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Monroe

A township of 1,152 people in Perry County, Ohio

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Conserved land26%5,610 of 21,346 acres

Trails2.5 mi0.1 mi per sq mi

Parks & preserves04,870 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Monroe

Township in Ohio, US

1,356Population

33.6 sq miArea

745 ftElevation

Monroe Township is one of the fourteen townships of Perry County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,356 people in the township.

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Living in Monroe

Health in Monroe

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 52% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

10worse than OH

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

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

20.7%More smokersOH 15.4% · worse 10.5%More adults with COPDOH 8% · worse 18.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethOH 15.3% · worse

Care nearby

Ohiohealth O'bleness HospitalAthens · 17.9 mi · ER

Hopewell Health Centers - New LexingtonNew Lexington · 11.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43730, 45732 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Monroe →

Natural hazards in Monroe

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding

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Schools in Monroe

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School Grade C+

The public schools Monroe’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 64% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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Millcreek Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–6 · 346 students Miller High School CHigh · Grades 7–12 · 240 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.