Monroe County, IL
Living in Monroe County
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute35
Public Transit7
Affordability47
Public Safety96
Airports34
Hospitals44
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools46
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$211kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$727Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Monroe County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe County, IL
Sts Peter & Paul School
4 miles, N
Creative Childrens Learning Ctr
10 miles, SE
St John the Baptist Catholic School
11 miles, SE
St Johns Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe County, IL
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
23 miles, N
Webster University
23 miles, NW
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
25 miles, N
Harris-Stowe State University
25 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe County, IL
Red Bud Regional Hospital
11 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
13 miles, SW
Mercy Hospital South
19 miles, NW
Touchette Regional Hospital Inc
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Monroe County, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
26 miles, NE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
34 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
80 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
112 miles, N