At a Glance
Median Income
$137,833
$35,028 per capita
Violent Crime
144/100K
1,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Monument Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monument's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Monument a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Monument residents earn a median household income of $137,833 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,028. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Monument reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,245/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Monument hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monument has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population81
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density153/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans61.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,833
Per Capita$35,028
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$905M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership42.3%
Zillow$164,304
Housing Units25
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property1,245/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation3,177 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Monument was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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