MonroeKS
A town of 159.
159 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Monroe’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monroe. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Monroe
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.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Monroe is
Monroe beats the Kansas average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Monroe | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.7% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
0% of Monroe is conserved land
3.2 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Lake Park | — | 2 |
99% of working residents leave Monroe for work
Where Monroe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023