Monroe City, Indiana

Submit your own pictures of this town and show them to the world

  • OSM Map
  • General Map
  • Google Map
  • MSN Map
Population in 2022: 493 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.0%
 
Males: 230  (46.7%)
Females: 263  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

34.0 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47557.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,061 (it was $32,788 in 2000)
Monroe City:

$54,061
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,102 (it was $15,579 in 2000)

Monroe City town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $99,803 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Monroe City:

$99,803
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $120,803; detached houses: $124,089; mobile homes: $48,003

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,013.

March 2022 cost of living index in Monroe City: 85.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.5%

Compare current foreclosures near Monroe City, IN:

Check out more offers near Monroe City, IN.
Powered by Foreclosure.com
Settings
X
Data:
Loading data...
Based on 2000-2022 data
Loading data...

123
Hide US histogram
Recent articles from our blog. Our writers, many of them Ph.D. graduates or candidates, create easy-to-read articles on a wide variety of topics.
Monroe City, IN forum
Discuss Monroe City, Indiana on our local forum with over 2,400,000 registered users

Latest news from Monroe City, IN collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations

Ancestries: German (59.1%), American (13.9%), English (7.6%), Irish (7.2%), European (2.1%), French (2.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 520 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 1,835 people per square mile   (low).

Monroe City, Indiana map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $765 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $390 (0.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (45.4 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Louisville, KY (91.0 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (223.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wheatland, IN (2.1 miles ),
Ragsdale, IN (3.0 miles),
Petersburg, IN (3.1 miles ),
Vincennes, IN (3.1 miles ),
Washington, IN (3.2 miles ),
Bruceville, IN (3.2 miles ),
Bicknell, IN (3.3 miles ),
Decker, IN (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 38.62 N, Longitude: 87.36 W

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Monroe City, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Monroe City, IN in 2022
Monroe City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Indiana:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+2.2%).
Most common industries in Monroe City, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Food (4.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.2%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Truck transportation (6.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (25.2%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (6.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Monroe City, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Construction laborers (6.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Monroe City, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Monroe City, Indiana average temperatures Monroe City, Indiana average precipitation Monroe City, Indiana humidity Monroe City, Indiana wind speed Monroe City, Indiana snowfall Monroe City, Indiana sunshine Monroe City, Indiana clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 63.4. This is about average.

City:

63.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Monroe City-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/7/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.1 miles away from the Monroe City town center injured 55 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 11.0 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 60 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monroe City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 171% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 30.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 30.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 31.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 49.2 miles away from Monroe City center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 28.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:17, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 9.6 mi) earthquake occurred 29.9 miles away from Monroe City center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Knox County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monroe City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Monroe City:

  • WILLOW MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • BRIDGEPOINTE HEALTH CAMPUS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • LODGE OF THE WABASH (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • GOLDEN LIVING CENTER-PETERSBURG (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; PETERSBURG, IN)
  • FRIENDS HOME HEALTH CARE INC (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • GENTLECARE OF VINCENNES (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; VINCENNES, IN)
  • AMBER MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; PETERSBURG, IN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe City:

  • Vincennes University (about 11 miles; Vincennes, IN; Full-time enrollment: 9,876)
  • Wabash Valley College (about 27 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; FT enrollment: 2,142)
  • University of Evansville (about 46 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 49 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • Indiana University-Bloomington (about 59 miles; Bloomington, IN; FT enrollment: 39,039)
  • Indiana State University (about 60 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 60 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)

Points of interest:

Click to draw/clear town borders

Notable location: Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Blue Jeans Center Inc (Museums; 1242 Main Street).

Knox County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Monroe City that have no violations reported:

  • MONROE CITY WATER UTILITIES (Population served: 543, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

70.5%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
3 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Monroe City (2011 data):

  • First Financial Bank, National Association: Monroe City Branch at 201 West First Street, branch established on 1978/10/02. Info updated 2012/01/04: Bank assets: $2,852.7 mil, Deposits: $2,227.7 mil, headquarters in Terre Haute, IN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 66 total offices, Holding Company: First Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Monroe City:

Marital status in Monroe City, IN
  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 55.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 8.2%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

For population 25 years and over in Monroe City:

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.0
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monroe City, IN (based on Knox County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant6,73540
Mainline Protestant5,69933
Catholic4,8676
Other7953
None20,344-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Knox County:

1.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Knox County:

0.26 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
This county:

4.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 26
Knox County:

6.85 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.4%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Knox County:

28.5%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.3%
Indiana:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Monroe City:

64.1%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

67.7%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Monroe City:

26.8
Indiana:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

17.9%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Monroe City:

9.1%
State:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.4
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Monroe City:

35.2%
State:

33.9%

General health condition:
Here:

69.0%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

84.2%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Monroe City, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 3$7,354$29,4160$0
Financial Administration 2$6,662$39,9720$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,714
Water Supply 0$0 1$1,714
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$221
Totals for Government 5$14,016$33,6383$3,649

Monroe City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $178,000 ($361.05)
    Water Utilities: $123,000 ($249.49)
    Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($20.28)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($4.06)

Monroe City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $104,000 ($210.95)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $63,000 ($127.79)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($38.54)
  • Tax - Property: $21,000 ($42.60)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($8.11)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($2.03)

Monroe City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($87.22)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($87.22)

Monroe City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $347,000 ($703.85)

Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe City:

  • WAMW (1580 AM; 0 kW; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: GREENE ELECTRONICS)
  • WAOV (1450 AM; 1 kW; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WAKO (910 AM; 0 kW; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRAY (1250 AM; 1 kW; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe City:

  • WAMW-FM (107.9 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: GREENE ELECTRONICS)
  • WVUB (91.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY)
  • WZDM (92.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBHW (88.7 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WATI (89.9 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WWBL (106.5 FM; WASHINGTON, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUZR (105.7 FM; BICKNELL, IN; Owner: OLD NORTHWEST BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WBTO-FM (102.3 FM; PETERSBURG, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC)
  • WFML (96.7 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: THE VINCENNES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WRZR (94.5 FM; LOOGOOTEE, IN; Owner: HEMBREE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAKO-FM (103.1 FM; LAWRENCEVILLE, IL; Owner: LAWRENCEVILLE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRAY-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: PRINCETON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJD (100.5 FM; PRINCETON, IN; Owner: WSJD, INC.)
  • WNIN-FM (88.3 FM; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: TRI-STATE PUBLIC TELEPLEX, INC.)
  • WBGW (101.5 FM; FORT BRANCH, IN; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)
  • W201BO (88.1 FM; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Monroe City:

  • WVUT (Channel 22; VINCENNES, IN; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VINCENNES UNIV.)
  • WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WJTS-LP (Channel 27; JASPER, IN; Owner: PAUL E. KNIES)

Monroe City fatal accident list:

Apr 18, 2014 02:42 PM, Sr-61, Ramsey Orchard Rd, Lat: 38.586975, Lon: -87.333058, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Aug 30, 2012 02:35 PM, Sr-241, Lat: 38.618439, Lon: -87.358903, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 10, 2010 08:28 PM, Sr-61, Lat: 38.635981, Lon: -87.424800, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 8, 1981 04:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 269ft / 81.5mTotal length
  • $850,000Total costs
  • 18,973Total average daily traffic
  • 2,026Total average daily truck traffic
  • 31,379Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic
New bridges in Monroe City, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 91990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Monroe City, IN

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: N9CGL, Licensee ID: L00227812, Grant Date: 02/15/1996, Expiration Date: 02/15/2006, Cancellation Date: 01/10/2005, Certifier: Michael R Wissel, Registrant: Michael R Wissel, 8291 South State Road 61, Monroe City, IN 47557

  • Call Sign: KD9APS, Licensee ID: L01848608, Grant Date: 03/10/2014, Expiration Date: 03/10/2024, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2014, Certifier: Bernard R Wilson, Registrant: Bernard R Wilson, 7290 S Gwrm Rd, Monroe City, IN 47557

  • Call Sign: KD9KNM, Licensee ID: L02172565, Grant Date: 03/23/2018, Expiration Date: 03/23/2028, Certifier: Tad M Pepmeier, Registrant: Tad M Pepmeier, 8181 East Hamlin Chaple Road, Monroe City, IN 47557


2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fires - 31 took place in 2010, and the least - 2 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Monroe City, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (46.2%), and Structure Fires (38.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Monroe City, IN
    • 11046.2%Outside Fires
    • 9138.2%Structure Fires
    • 2811.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 93.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Monroe City, IN
Most common first names in Monroe City, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1377.9 years
Robert877.8 years
James883.9 years
Charles676.5 years
Paul678.3 years
Gladys680.6 years
William684.3 years
John676.0 years
Cecil574.0 years
Bertha585.2 years
Most common last names in Monroe City, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Like1482.9 years
Stafford1280.6 years
Mize1178.3 years
Williams1079.1 years
Parker988.9 years
Wyant980.5 years
Harrison873.0 years
Wilson877.6 years
Cockerham883.6 years
Mccoy881.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monroe City, IN
  • 70.6%Utility gas
  • 24.6%Electricity
  • 3.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monroe City, IN
  • 88.5%Utility gas
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.6%Electricity


Monroe City compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
Cost of Living Calculator