Monroe County, Wisconsin
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 25% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 14% for unemployment
- bottom 11% for income tax
Monroe County is a county in Wisconsin with about 46,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, unemployment, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and annual snowfall.
Official websiteco.monroe.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
humid 86%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 41% of US counties
Home Value$184k62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$919better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.51%better than 14% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.66%better than 11% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 86% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)17°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.7 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall50.2 inbetter than 11% of US counties
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 65% of US counties
Comfortable Days85 daysbetter than 66% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.8better than 21% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality55.5better than 52% of US counties
Violent Crime535/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime851/100kbetter than 53% of US counties
Community
Population46,20867th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1733rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.5%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 78% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 59% of US counties
Airport Distance143 mibetter than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.22better than 26% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 73% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Monroe County an affordable place to live?
- Monroe County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 41% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Monroe County?
- The median home value in Monroe County is $184k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Monroe County?
- Median household income in Monroe County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Monroe County?
- Median gross rent in Monroe County is $919 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Monroe County safe?
- Monroe County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 535/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 851/100k.
- What is the weather like in Monroe County?
- Monroe County averages 72°F in July and 17°F in January, with 35.7 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Monroe County?
- Public-school quality in Monroe County is about average, scoring better than 52% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Monroe County?
- The average one-way commute in Monroe County is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)