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Monroe

A township of 367 people in Anderson County, Kansas

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Outdoors in Monroe

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Conserved land0%3 of 18,179 acres

Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves1named on the map

1North Lake Park2 acres

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Living in Monroe

Work & commute in Monroe

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Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Garnett (31%), Arkansas City (7%) and Paola (5%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Garnett

31%

Arkansas City

7%

Paola

5%

Ottawa

5%

1%Work in townlive and work in Monroe 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 79Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Monroe →

Health in Monroe

Compared with Kansas

1better than KS·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

Conditions 7▼ 5 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

80.8%More adults treating high blood pressureKS 77.6% · better 9.2%More adults with COPDKS 6.7% · worse

Care nearby

Anderson County HospitalGarnett · 3.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Pheasant Ridge Community Health Center of Southeast KansasGarnett · 3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 66032, 66033 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

4Does Monroe flood?paid flood claims since 2007 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 16 declared for Anderson County MapMonroe vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Monroe →

Climate in Monroe

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Monroe has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

43° / 24°Winter

66° / 45°Spring

87° / 66°Summer

68° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Monroe get?About 13 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 22, with the last in spring around Apr 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Monroe →

Libraries near Monroe

Nearest: Garnett Public LibraryGarnett · 2.8 miles · 45 hrs a week

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Where Monroe is

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Locator map of Monroe — Wikimedia Commons · Map: Omnedon · Public domain

Location map

Kansas · KS · Anderson CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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