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MonroeOH
A town of 1,072. Healthier than 90% of U.S. towns.
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Population
1,072
−8.6% since 2010
Median home value
$124K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
45.4
years
Jobs based here
149
A commuter town
What makes Monroe stand out
The thing Monroe does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,072 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →64°
Mostly Cloudy
H 64° · L 52°
Local news
All →- Monroe vs Waynesville - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/28/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 20
- Mason vs Oak Hills - Girls Varsity Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
- Junior Varsity Boys Soccer Troy Junior High School vs. Northmont High School - 09/17/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monroe. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Monroe beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better19 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Monroe | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 8% |
| More smokers | 20.4% | 15.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.6% | 15.3% |
Twin City Medical Center
6.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Monroe
Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Cadiz (6%), New Philadelphia (6%) and Dover (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Monroe2%
Cadiz6%
New Philadelphia6%
Dover5%
North3%
27 mi
median commute distance
149
jobs based in Monroe
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
32risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Monroe has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
26″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring39–61°
Summer60–82°
Fall42–64°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
1.1% of Monroe is conserved land
0.8 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
1.1%conserved
1.1%
conserved · 190 of 16,738 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. John Knight Memorial Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Monroe for work
Where Monroe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
149jobs based in Monroe
2%of working residents work in town
27 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Monroe
Township in Ohio, US
Monroe Township is one of the fifteen townships of Harrison County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,095 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,095
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,191 ft
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