Monroe, IA

Living in Monroe

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 54
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Commute 50
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 81
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 63
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Schools 99
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Residents

1.7k Population -135 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
21% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$518 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K37%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas3%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32

Property Crime in Monroe

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 7
Feb 26 1 7
Mar 37 2 4
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 25 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding41
Tornado24
Blizzard6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe, IA

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Central College
12 miles, SE
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Grinnell College
25 miles, NE
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Simpson College
26 miles, SW
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Grand View University
27 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe, IA

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Airports

Airports near Monroe, IA

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