MonroeOH
A town of 1,462. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Monroe stand out
The 2 things Monroe does most differently from other towns.
1,462 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Monroe’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →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.
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Monroe beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Monroe | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 11% | 8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.4% | 15.3% |
| More smokers | 20.5% | 15.4% |
Most working residents commute out of Monroe
Most working residents leave Monroe for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Millersburg (8%), Wooster (8%) and Hardy (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Monroe’s public schools outperform 69% of Ohio districts
The public schools Monroe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 69% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Lawn Private | 1–8 | 24 | |
| West Holmes Middle School | 6–8 | 384 | B |
| West Holmes High School | 9–12 | 478 | B− |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Monroe has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
96% of working residents leave Monroe for work
Where Monroe’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Monroe
Township in Ohio, US
Monroe Township is one of the fourteen townships of Holmes County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 1,605.
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- Population
- 1,605
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,056 ft