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
$284,054 Zillow
$844
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
29
Violent Crime/100K
1,147 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,621 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,400 home value, $844/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,075 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,835/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6029°N, 89.6380°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.6").