Graves-Fisher-Strong House · National Register of Historic Places
Monmouth’s story
167 years in pictures
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1859Monmouth is settled
MonmouthOR
A town of 11,428, settled in 1859. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
1 bordering townMap →
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Population
11,428
+16.5% since 2010
Typical home
$476K
+2% in a year
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
27.1
years
Jobs based here
2,314
A commuter town
What makes Monmouth stand out
The 3 things Monmouth does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Monmouth
Health
Healthier than 71%
of U.S. towns on CDC estimates
Better than OR on 7 measures, worse on 5.
$476Ktypical home
Housing
$476K typical home
4% below the OR typical home
Up 2% in a year.
1colleges
College town
1 college
Western Oregon University
Students are part of everyday life here.
A growing town
Monmouth has grown 16.5% since 2010
9,534 people in 2010; 11,428 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Monmouth’s report card
HealthB+Healthier than 71% of U.S. townsHousing$476K4% below the OR typical homeOutdoors1 miof trails · 1.6% conservedCommute13 miHalf of commuters travel lessClimate83°/35°Summer high · winter low · 3″ snowSchoolsBBeats 63% of OR districtsHazards61/100High risk of storm & flood damageSafetyBLess crime than 56% of U.S. towns
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Weather
Forecast →51°
Sunny
H 70° · L 46°
Local news
All →- N.J. affordable housing lottery opens for 24 townhomes starting at $135,347. Do you qualify?NJ.com · Aug 25
- 5 N.J. affordable housing lotteries you can still enter, with rents from $489 a monthNJ.com · Aug 13
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monmouth. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Monmouth beats the Oregon average on 7 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
B+Health Grade
26 measures vs. Oregon
7 better14 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Monmouth | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5% | 6.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.3% | 12.5% |
Salem Health West Valley
6.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
78th
percentile among OR towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Monmouth home is worth about $476K
The typical Monmouth home is worth about $476,000, up 2% in a year, close to the Oregon typical home.
$476KZillow home value
Typical home value
Monmouth$476K
Oregon$496K
Market temperature
48
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
+2%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
1.6% of Monmouth is conserved land
0.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
1.6%conserved
1.6%
conserved · 24 of 1,477 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
#67
most walkable in OR
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Monmouth Recreational Park | — | 6 |
| 2. Main Street Park | — | 3 |
| 3. Gentle Woods Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in nine working residents works right in Monmouth
Most working residents leave Monmouth for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (24%), Independence (8%) and Portland (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
11%work in town
Where working residents work
In Monmouth11%
Salem24%
Independence8%
Portland7%
Corvallis6%
13 mi
median commute distance
2,314
jobs based in Monmouth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Monmouth has mild winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 36°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–49°
Spring41–62°
Summer52–80°
Fall44–65°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 16
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Schools
Monmouth’s public schools outperform 63% of Oregon districts
The public schools Monmouth’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Elementary School | K–5 | 468 | D− |
| Ash Creek Elementary School | K–5 | 433 | Not graded |
| Monmouth Montessori School LLC Private | PK–2 | 32 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OR on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
61risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 2025
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 56% of U.S. towns
Monmouth reports less crime per resident than 56% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
BSafety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Monmouth1.5
Oregon3.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Monmouth10.7
Oregon21.8
U.S.15.5
56th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
78th
percentile among OR towns
18
violent crimes reported in 2025
126
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
College town
19% of Monmouth is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Landmarks
6 places in Monmouth on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Monmouth
City in Oregon, United States
Monmouth () is a city of Polk County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named after Monmouth, Illinois, the origin of its earliest settlers. The population is 11,110 as of the 2020 Census; and Monmouth is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Western Oregon University. The city’s first public library, Monmouth Public Library, opened in 1934.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1859
- Population
- 11,110
- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 214 ft
- ZIP code
- 97361
- Area code
- 503
Monmouth’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Monmouth.
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