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Monroe

A township of 328 people in Newaygo County, Michigan
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Conserved land41%9,339 of 22,845 acres
Trails14 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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About Monroe

Civil township in Michigan, United States
328Population
36 sq miArea
915 ftElevation

Monroe Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 328.

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Work & commute in Monroe

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Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are White Cloud (6%), Big Rapids (5%) and Grand Rapids (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.

White Cloud
6%
Big Rapids
5%
Grand Rapids
5%
Reed City
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Monroe →

Health in Monroe

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Michigan

12worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Big Rapids HospitalBig Rapids · 12.8 mi · ER
Family Health Care - BensonWhite Cloud · 10 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49349, 49312, 49338 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

22
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Monroe →

Climate in Monroe

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Monroe has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
56° / 32°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Monroe →

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Nearest: White Cloud Community LibraryWhite Cloud · 10.1 miles · 45 hrs a week
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