At a Glance
Median Income
$39,750
$15,799 per capita
Median Rent
$742/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
5,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.4%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Monroe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monroe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $39,750 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,799. The unemployment rate stands at 17.4% (383% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,429/100K.
Education
4.3% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population126
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans86.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,750
Per Capita$15,799
Unemployment17.4%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$1,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$812
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$742
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$177,963
Housing Units52
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent430/100K
Property5,429/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation533 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Monroe was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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