At a Glance
Median Income
$37,031
$25,454 per capita
Home Value
$46,500
Zillow: $270,852
Median Rent
$697/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monroe residents earn a median household income of $37,031 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,454. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monroe is $46,500 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,852. Median rent is $697/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
14.4% of adults in Monroe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monroe has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population239
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans17.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,031
Per Capita$25,454
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$613M
Avg Weekly Wage$897
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,500
Rent$697
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$270,852
Housing Units123
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,883/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,501 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 23%
Commute30 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Monroe was founded in 1901.
The median home in Monroe was built in 1946.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.