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Monroe

A township of 2,122 people in Allen County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Monroe

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Conserved land0%11 of 23,021 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves15 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Monroe

Township in Ohio, US
2,067Population
36.2 sq miArea
801 ftElevation

Monroe Township is one of the twelve townships of Allen County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 2,067 people in the township.

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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 Lima (16%), Bluffton (13%) and Bath (8%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Lima
16%
Bluffton
13%
Bath
8%
American
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Monroe →

Health in Monroe

B−

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

9better than OH·1worse

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

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What stands out

Care nearby

Bluffton HospitalBluffton · 8.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Health Partners - Quick CareLima · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45830, 45807 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

32
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Monroe →

Climate in Monroe

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Monroe has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Monroe →

Monroe’s library

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Cairo Branch Library108 Everett Dr · part of Lima Public Library
Fine-freeE-books36 hrs a week
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Where Monroe is

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Locator map of Monroe
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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