Monroe County, WI
Living in Monroe County
Bikeability
27
Walkability
42
Commute
81
Public Transit
17
Affordability
76
Public Safety
88
Airports
8
Hospitals
86
Colleges
79
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe County, WI
Tomah Baptist Academy
6 miles, E
Oasis Christian School
6 miles, NE
Queen of the Apostles Grade School
6 miles, NE
St Paul Lutheran School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe County, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
32 miles, W
Viterbo University
33 miles, W
Winona State University
51 miles, W
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
54 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe County, WI
Tomah Memorial Hospital
5 miles, E
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics
25 miles, SE
Black River Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Monroe County, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
32 miles, W
Central Wisconsin Airport
74 miles, NE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
77 miles, NW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
85 miles, SE