Monroe County, IA
Living in Monroe County
Bikeability9
Walkability31
Commute69
Public Transit11
Affordability90
Public Safety82
Airports25
Hospitals70
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.8kPopulation-111 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other2%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$394Median Monthly Rent+$36 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Monroe County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado25
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe County, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
22 miles, NE
Ottumwa Christian School
22 miles, E
Seton Catholic Elementary School
24 miles, E
Pella Christian High School
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe County, IA
William Penn University
23 miles, NE
Central College
26 miles, N
Simpson College
43 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe County, IA
Monroe County Hospital
4 miles, E
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
19 miles, S
Mahaska Health Partnership
22 miles, NE
Lucas County Health Center
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Monroe County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
54 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
84 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
108 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
116 miles, SE