Key-Mize House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 2001. It is significant for its architecture at the local level. Its architecture is described as Greek Revival.

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About West Monroe

City in Louisiana, United States

13,103Population

8.3 sq miArea

82 ftElevation

West Monroe is the second largest city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, its population was 13,103. It is situated on the Ouachita River, across from the neighboring city of Monroe. The two cities are often referred to as the Twin Cities of northeast Louisiana.

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How West Monroe ranks

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#12Most conserved land in LA #5Rent easiest to afford in LA #29Shortest commute in LA All LA rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code71291, 71292, 71294

Area code318

Living in West Monroe

Housing in West Monroe

$205K▲ 2.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical West Monroe home is worth about $205,000, up 2.5% in a year, 6% below the Louisiana typical home.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market30

Sale-to-list91.3%

Sold in May14

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Safety in West Monroe

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Safety Grade D-

West Monroe reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 99% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

West Monroe 10.6

Louisiana 4.7

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

West Monroe 53.4

Louisiana 18.6

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in West Monroe

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About one in 5 of West Monroe’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Monroe (37%), Brownsville (3%) and Claiborne (2%). Half commute less than 4 miles.

Monroe

37%

Brownsville

Claiborne

Ruston

21%Work in townlive and work in West Monroe 4 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 12,009Jobs based herea job hub

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Health in West Monroe

Health Grade D

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Louisiana

4worse than LA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

14.5%More adults facing a utility shut-offLA 12.4% · worse 25.9%More adults facing food insecurityLA 22.5% · worse 19.2%More adults facing housing insecurityLA 16.8% · worse

Care nearby

Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest Monroe · 0.3 mi · ER

Phsc West Monroe Family Health CenterWest Monroe · 0.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

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Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for West Monroe · CMS · HRSAHealth in West Monroe →

Natural hazards in West Monroe

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌡️ Heat waves

649Does West Monroe flood?paid flood claims since 1978 12Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to West Monroe MapWest Monroe vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in West Monroe

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West Monroe has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

59° / 37°Winter

77° / 53°Spring

92° / 71°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does West Monroe get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 15, with the last in spring around Mar 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in West Monroe

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School Grade A-

The public schools West Monroe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Louisiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#41Best public schoolsof 153 in LA

DistrictOuachita ParishSchools8

Kiroli Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 450 students Riverbend Elementary School C-Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 301 students Boley Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 279 students Highland Elementary School AElementary · Grades PK–5 · 263 students Crosley Elementary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–K · 193 students West Monroe High School B+High · Grades 8–12 · 2,041 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within LA. Ratings are from neighbors.