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Monroe, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,568 Population 1,835/sq mi density
$67,621 Median Income $38,881 per capita
$184,400 Home Value $273,053 Zillow
$844 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 1,167 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,621 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,075 ft (328 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²)
Population Density1,835/sq mi
Coordinates42.6029°N, 89.6380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 41.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Jun 28, 2004 12 km NW of Dayton, Illinois M4.2 141 km
Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 117 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 100 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 131 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 114 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,004 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 49 km 9
Apr 9, 2015 EF4 88 km 2
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 57 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 73 km 24
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 39 km 1
Jun 19, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 20, 1974 EF3 87 km 1
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 26 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 69 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 22 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 86 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 86 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 83 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 22°F (-6°C) 1.1 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.3 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
November 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in

Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.1").

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