Monroe County , Iowa
Population: 7,546 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $72,518 Home $135,900 Rent $787/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 7,546 residents, Monroe County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Monroe County in the bottom 10% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$72,518
Median Income
household
$135,900
Home Value
median
$787/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $72,518 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,430 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| Median Home Value | $135,900 |
| Median Gross Rent | $787/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 16.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 7,546 |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 20.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.1%
Obesity
9.1%
Diabetes
15.5%
Smoking
36.7%
High Blood Pressure
25.4%
No Physical Activity
21.8%
Depression
35.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 10.3 · 10th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
39.92
🌀 Hurricane
7.30
🔥 Wildfire
40.01
❄️ Winter Storm
9.90
🌍 Earthquake
14.50
☀️ Drought
90.20
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