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West Monroe, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Monroe County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,753 Population 2,202/sq mi density
$50,099 Median Income $23,908 per capita
$94,000 Home Value $217,214 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
287 Violent Crime/100K 1,865 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$50,099 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
West Monroe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density2,202/sq mi
Coordinates41.9140°N, 83.4316°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportDetroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.58"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability25.4 / 100
Community Resilience86.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Sep 2, 1994 5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan M3.5 138 km
Apr 20, 2018 Michigan M3.4 41 km
Jun 30, 2015 5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan M3.3 136 km
Feb 23, 2011 18 km NE of Leamington, Canada M3.0 87 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 150 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 47 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 59 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 127 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 40 km
May 14, 2017 18 km ENE of Leamington, Canada M2.6 88 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 92 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 41 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 30 km
Mar 8, 2010 7 km ENE of Grosse Ile, Michigan M2.5 41 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 53 km
May 23, 2022 2 km NNW of Corunna, Canada M2.5 136 km
Feb 17, 2013 31 km E of Leamington, Canada M2.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,487 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 41 km 7
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 67 km 1
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 31 km 18
May 8, 1964 EF4 98 km 11
Jul 4, 1957 EF4 72 km 0
May 12, 1956 EF4 41 km 0
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 87 km 17
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 19 km 4
Mar 15, 2012 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 27, 1991 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 14, 1990 EF3 63 km 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 73 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 15, 1982 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 95 km 1
May 11, 1974 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 15 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 76 km 6
Aug 2, 1972 EF3 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.6 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.7 in

West Monroe has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.8").

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