Monroe County, IL

Living in Monroe County

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 34
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 68
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Schools 46
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Residents

34k Population +1.7k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
35% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$211k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$727 Median Monthly Rent +$142 (2010–19)
80% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas45%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Monroe County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 2 4
Feb 35 2 4
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County

Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding62
Tornado35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe County, IL

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Webster University
23 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe County, IL

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Mercy Hospital South
19 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Monroe County, IL

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