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Monroe

A township of 610 people in Washington County, Indiana
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Conserved land21%5,168 of 24,730 acres
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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About Monroe

Township in Indiana, United States
610Population
38.9 sq miArea
584 ftElevation

Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Washington County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 610 and it contained 254 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (21%), New Albany (5%) and Seymour (4%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Salem
21%
New Albany
5%
Seymour
4%
Jeffersonville
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Monroe →

Health in Monroe

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

13worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ascension St. Vincent SalemSalem · 8.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Salem Community Medical ServicesSalem · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47167, 47281, 47170 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

45
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Monroe →

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Monroe has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Monroe →

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Nearest: Medora LibraryMedora · 8.4 miles · 12 hrs a week

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