Monroe, IA
Living in Monroe
Bikeability37
Walkability54
Commute50
Public Transit25
Affordability91
Public Safety81
Airports27
Hospitals75
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.7kPopulation-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
$58kMedian 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
$123kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median 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
Pella Christian Grade School
13 miles, SE
Newton Christian School
14 miles, N
Pella Christian High School
14 miles, SE
Peoria Christian School
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe, IA
Central College
12 miles, SE
Grinnell College
25 miles, NE
Simpson College
26 miles, SW
Grand View University
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
12 miles, SE
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
13 miles, N
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
14 miles, S
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
25 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Monroe, IA
Des Moines International Airport
29 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
76 miles, E
Waterloo Regional Airport
80 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
134 miles, E