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Monroe, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Turner County County
Monroe, SD
At a Glance
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)
Is Monroe a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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.
Safety & Crime
Monroe reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 319/100K.
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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.