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Monument, OR

Oregon · Grant County

Monument is a small town in Oregon with a population of 198. Residents earn $36,809 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
198 Population 388/sq mi density
$36,809 Median Income $32,664 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $405,148 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 2,239 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$36,809 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $450/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $36,809
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $2,000,001
609% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 59/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $450
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.9%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 28.6%
131% higher than US avg

How Monument Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population198
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 65%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$36,809
Per Capita$32,664
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$373M
Commute17 min

Housing

F
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$450
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$405,148
Housing Units147
Rent Burden13.9%

Crime

F
Violent59/100K
Property2,239/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Uninsured11.3%
Smoking20.2%
Depression30.1%
Heart Disease7.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI32 (Good)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation2,023 ft (617 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.32

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 18%
Commute17 min
Broadband51.9%
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Is Monument a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Monument receives an overall livability score of 1.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Monument faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Monument is $36,809, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 28.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Monument is $2,000,001, making it a premium housing market at 609% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $450 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 54.3x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

Monument is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,239 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Monument experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 311 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Monument has a population of 198 with a density of 388 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 70.0 years, 80% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 59.6% female and 40.4% male. The city is predominantly White (64.6%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 87.7% of residents, while 12.3% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are veterans. 57.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

198
Total Population
388
People / sq mi
70.0yrs
Median Age
80% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.4%
Female 59.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Monument vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 87.7%
12% above US avg
Spanish 12.3%
8% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Monument vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Monument is $36,809, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,664 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,040, 27% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 340 business establishments, including 25 restaurants. The cost of living index is 103.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Monument vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,809
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,664
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040
IRS Avg AGI$56,689
Gini Index0.437 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate28.6%
131% above US avg
Establishments (County)340
County GDP$373M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare19
Retail33
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Cost of Living103.40 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.8 min
Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Monument is $2,000,001, 609% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $405,148, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $450 (61% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,143 for a one-bedroom to $1,425 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 147 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1959. The average annual property tax is $3,111. 13.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 54.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$2,000,001
609% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$405,148

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$450
61% below US avg
Rent Burden13.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.1%
Owner-Occupied82.1%
Renter-Occupied17.9%
Housing Units147
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,111
11% below US avg
Effective Rate0.16%
In Monument, 37.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.8% of residents, above the national average. 34.4% have high blood pressure. 20.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 16.3% report binge drinking. 27.0% are physically inactive. 30.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.2% experience frequent mental distress. 11.3% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,039. The dentist ratio is 1:1,444. 60.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Monument vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.9%
18% above US avg
Diabetes12.5%
Heart Disease7.8%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma13.1%
COPD10.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.2%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression30.1%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress17.5%
Short Sleep35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured11.3%
31% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,039
Dentists1:1,444
Mental Health1:164
Checkup Rate68.6%
Dental Visits52.5%
Premature Death6,071/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access60.6%
Healthcare Facilities19
Monument has a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,239 per 100,000, 14% above the U.S. average. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Monument receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Monument vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent58.9/100K
84% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property2,239.3/100K
14% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Monument experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32. The city sits at an elevation of 2,023 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,023 ft (617 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density388/sq mi
Coordinates44.8208°N, 119.4209°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyGrant County County
Nearest AirportGrant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (JDA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.77"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience30.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 10, 2025.

Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 125 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 69 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 116 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 66 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 125 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 125 km
Mar 1, 2007 Washington-Oregon border region M3.6 124 km
Apr 20, 2009 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 126 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 68 km
Jan 2, 2010 10 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 126 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 120 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 67 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 67 km
Jun 1, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.4 125 km
Feb 4, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.3 125 km
May 2, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.3 124 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 139 km
Jun 20, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.2 124 km
Apr 17, 1997 9 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.2 66 km
Apr 8, 2007 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

6 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 19, 2004 EF1 19 km 0
Nov 5, 2023 EF0 62 km 0
Jun 8, 2016 EF0 52 km 0
Apr 14, 2011 EF0 71 km 0
Oct 4, 2003 EF0 29 km 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Devils Garden (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Devils Garden Volcanic field 1,698 m (5,571 ft) Unknown 185 km
Jefferson Stratovolcano 3,199 m (10,495 ft) 950 189 km
Newberry Shield 2,434 m (7,986 ft) 690 189 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 189 km
Diamond Craters Volcanic field 1,435 m (4,708 ft) -5610 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX (184,979 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 BATTLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 184,979 23 km
2015 CANYON CREEK COMPLEX 109,786 73 km
2011 HANCOCK COMPLEX 71,495 81 km
2014 SOUTH FORK COMPLEX 66,743 61 km
2007 MONUMENT COMPLEX (RED HILL FIRE) 54,572 15 km
1996 TOWER 50,827 62 km
2018 STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN 49,160 91 km
2018 JENNIES PEAK 1039 RN 47,664 70 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 99 km
2016 RAIL 43,813 100 km
2014 BLACK ROCK 40,760 92 km
1996 BULL COMPLEX (SUMMIT) 36,318 58 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 97 km
2014 PINE CREEK 31,033 67 km
2015 CORNER CREEK 0297 PR 30,303 65 km
2001 MONUMENT COMPLEX (MALLORY) 29,095 14 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 74 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 100 km
2024 SERVICE 25,270 48 km
2014 SNIPTION 24,108 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 38°F (4°C) 1.8 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Monument has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.6").

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Monument is located in Grant County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 3.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 91% below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 78.8% of the vote, a 60.4-point margin. 51.9% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 19 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 37.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 18.4%

Winner: Republican by 60.4 points

Safety & Disasters

Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.0%
91% below US avg
High School+84.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.32
F Education Grade (1.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density388/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi
CountyGrant County County

Services

Broadband Access51.9%
Avg Download Speed24.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed5.2 Mbps
Max Download Speed500 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants25
Retail Stores33

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.8 min
Drive Alone37.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%
Average costs for common services in Monument. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $259 ($155–$414)
Specialist Visit $362 ($207–$569)
Urgent Care Visit $207 ($103–$362)
Emergency Room Visit $2,275 ($827–$5,170)
Dental Cleaning $134 ($78–$207)
Dental Filling $259 ($155–$414)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $47 ($26–$78)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $78 ($52–$124)
Brake Pad Replacement $310 ($155–$517)
Tire Rotation $41 ($21–$78)
New Tires (Set of 4) $620 ($414–$1,034)
Battery Replacement $207 ($103–$362)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $103 ($62–$155)
Electrician (Per Hour) $93 ($52–$145)
HVAC Repair $414 ($155–$827)
HVAC System Install $7,238 ($4,136–$12,408)
Roof Repair $1,034 ($414–$2,068)
Roof Replacement $9,306 ($5,687–$15,510)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,551 ($517–$3,619)
Divorce (Contested) $15,510 ($5,170–$31,020)
DUI Defense $5,170 ($2,068–$10,340)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,551 ($827–$3,102)
Will Preparation $517 ($207–$1,034)
Trust Preparation $2,585 ($1,034–$5,170)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $26 ($16–$47)
Women's Haircut $57 ($31–$103)
Hair Coloring (Full) $155 ($78–$259)
Manicure $26 ($16–$47)
Pedicure $41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour) $83 ($52–$134)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.24 ($3.10–$5.69)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.62 ($2.59–$5.17)
Loaf of Bread $3.93 ($2.59–$5.69)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.65 ($3.10–$6.72)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.69 ($4.14–$7.76)
Rice (per lb) $1.03 ($0.62–$1.86)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $145 ($83–$259)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $72 ($31–$155)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $72 ($41–$124)
Internet (Monthly) $72 ($41–$103)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $67 ($31–$103)
Cable TV (Monthly) $88 ($52–$155)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $207 ($78–$517)
Car Insurance (Annual) $2,068 ($1,241–$3,619)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $72 ($31–$134)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $16 ($8.27–$26)
Car Registration (Annual) $103 ($31–$259)
Driver's License Renewal $31 ($16–$78)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,241 ($620–$2,585)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $1,034 ($517–$2,068)
After-School Care (Monthly) $414 ($207–$724)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $52 ($26–$103)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $1,034 ($414–$2,585)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,925 ($5,170–$31,020)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $62 ($31–$103)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $103 ($52–$207)
Dog Grooming $62 ($31–$103)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $41 ($21–$78)
Dog Spay/Neuter $310 ($155–$517)
Cat Spay/Neuter $207 ($103–$414)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$854
Toddler$784
Preschool$650
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$749
Toddler$699
Preschool$650
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Grant County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Agriculture & Forestry 253 40 $55,127 12.51
Retail Trade 240 29 $32,880 0.96
Construction 100 42 $56,449 0.76
Manufacturing 98 6 $59,598 0.48
Professional & Technical Services 74 15 $59,398 0.43
Other Services 72 26 $35,490 0.96
Finance & Insurance 49 12 $56,675 0.48
Information & Technology 48 7 $56,662 1.03
Wholesale Trade 38 8 $41,618 0.39
Real Estate 11 8 $32,178 0.28

Schools in Monument

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monument School Other 61 7 8.7:1
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Radio Stations near Monument

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Monument

3 campgrounds found near Monument.

NameRatingSitesPrice
TAMARACK CABIN 4.9/5 1 $40
Bull Prairie Campground (OR) 4.7/5 30 $14–$25
DITCH CREEK GUARD STATION CAB 4.0/5 1 $50

National Parks Near Monument

1 national parks and monuments found near Monument.

ParkTypeFee
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument National Monument Free

Trails Near Monument

19 trails found near Monument.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
OCHOCO MOUNTAIN 23.8 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLACK CANYON 6.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLACK CANYON 4.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH PRONG 3.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PAYTEN 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
MASCALL CORRAL 2.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PAYTEN 1.4 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KELSEY 1.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
SOUTH PRONG 1.0 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COFFEE POT 0.9 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KELSEY 0.5 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
OWL CREEK 0.3 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KELSEY 0.2 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
KELSEY 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
BLACK CANYON 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
PAYTEN 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
COFFEE POT 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
OWL CREEK 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes
OWL CREEK 0.1 NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL Yes

Museums in Monument

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
JOHN DAY FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENTHISTORIC PRESERVATION5419872333

EV Charging Stations in Monument

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
NPS PWR JODA- Maintenance Division32651 Highway 19Non-NetworkedNEMA1450private
NPS PWR JODA- Maintenance Division - 232651 Highway 19Non-NetworkedNEMA1450private

Bridges in Monument

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete2008400238G
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete1899194132F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19867044F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19655637F
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19655637F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19695931F
Truss (Thru)Steel196228419F
Truss (Thru)Steel196635416F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19508810F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20146510G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19607810F
FrameConcrete2009435G

Airports Near Monument

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Antone Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cable Creek Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Cerny AirportSmall Airport
Condon State Pauling FieldSmall Airport
Grant County Regional Airport / Ogilvie FieldJDASmall Airport
Inshallah International AirportSmall Airport
Kinzua AirportSmall Airport
Land's Inn Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Lexington AirportSmall Airport
Longview Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Monument Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Oxbow Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Rugg Ranches AirportSmall Airport
Sunflower Creek AirportSmall Airport
Weddle FieldSmall Airport
Wiley Creek AirportSmall Airport

Grocery Stores in Monument

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Boyer's Cash StoreGrocery Store335 John Day St

Post Offices in Monument

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MONUMENT BIBLE CHURCHPO BOX 131

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monument

What is the population of Monument?

Monument has a population of 198 residents and is located in Oregon. The population density is 388 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 70.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 59.6% female and 40.4% male.

Is Monument expensive to live in?

Monument has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 103.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $36,809, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $2,000,001 (609% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $450 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 54.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Monument safe?

Monument is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 59 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,239 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Monument receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Monument?

Monument has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 32.

How is the job market in Monument?

The job market in Monument is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,040. There are 340 business establishments in the area, including 25 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 17 minutes, and 10.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Monument?

The median home value in Monument is $2,000,001. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $405,148. For renters, the median monthly rent is $450. Fair market rent is $1,143 for a 1-bedroom and $1,425 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,111.

How are the schools in Monument?

Schools in Monument score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 3.0% of adults in Monument hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.1% have completed high school. 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Monument?

The obesity rate in Monument is 37.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.2% of adults are smokers. 27.0% are physically inactive. 30.1% of residents report depression. 11.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 60.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,039.

What is transportation like in Monument?

The average commute in Monument is 17 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 37.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Monument?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Monument is 64.6% White. 87.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 12.3% speak Spanish. 6.3% of the population are military veterans. 57.1% of residents have a disability. 100.0% have health insurance coverage.

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