Monroe, Topeka, KS
Living in Monroe
Bikeability
48
Walkability
79
Commute
88
Public Transit
54
Affordability
100
Public Safety
22
Airports
38
Hospitals
69
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
10
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.8k
Population
-1.1k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
47%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black19%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household47%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+13% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation3%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$31k
Median Home Value
-$7.4k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$495
Median Monthly Rent
+$69 (2010–19)
30%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached49%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K57%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K11%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Monroe
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe, Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe, Topeka, KS
Mater Dei Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Cair Paravel Latin School
1 miles, NW
St Matthew Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Topeka Lutheran School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe, Topeka, KS
Washburn University
1 miles, W
University of Kansas
24 miles, E
Baker University
32 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
37 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe, Topeka, KS
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
1 miles, W
Stormont Vail Hospital
1 miles, NW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Monroe, Topeka, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
54 miles, W
Kansas City International Airport
55 miles, E
Salina Regional Airport
108 miles, W
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
135 miles, SW