Monroe County, IA

Living in Monroe County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 31
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 56
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Schools 96
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Residents

7.8k Population -111 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office17%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$100k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$394 Median Monthly Rent +$36 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier26%

Home Value

Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity24%
LP gas27%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe County

United States45
Iowa35

Property Crime in Monroe County

United States48
Iowa43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 6
Feb 27 1 7
Mar 39 2 4
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 39 2 1
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado25
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe County, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe County, IA

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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe County, IA

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Central College
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Simpson College
43 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe County, IA

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Airports

Airports near Monroe County, IA

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