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Monroe

A township of 209 people in Daviess County, Missouri
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Conserved land3%688 of 23,247 acres
Trails12 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About Monroe

Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.
209Population

Monroe Township is a township in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 209. The township is named after President James Monroe.

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Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Gallatin (10%), Kansas City (8%) and St. Joseph (6%). Half commute less than 44 miles.

Gallatin
10%
Kansas City
8%
St. Joseph
6%
Jamesport
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Monroe →

Health in Monroe

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13worse than MO

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

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Care nearby

Cameron Regional Medical CenterCameron · 17.2 mi · ER
Hamilton Medical ClinicHamilton · 7.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 64640, 64644 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Monroe →

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Monroe has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 21°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Daviess County LibraryGallatin · 6.7 miles · 38 hrs a week
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