Monroe County, WI

Living in Monroe County

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 42
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 86
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Colleges 79
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Schools 33
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Residents

46k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$155k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$647 Median Monthly Rent +$155 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas24%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood11%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Monroe County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 9
Feb 21 1 8
Mar 33 2 6
Apr 47 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 48 2 0
Nov 35 2 3
Dec 21 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding28
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe County, WI

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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe County, WI

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Monroe County, WI

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