Monroe, Louisiana

Population 49,013

Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, LA. The population is 49,013, making Monroe the largest city in Ouachita Parish and the 8th largest city in the state of Louisiana.

There are 37 public schools in Monroe with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Monroe is very low , and there are 237 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Monroe is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Monroe property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Monroe include Lakeshore, West Monroe and Richwood.

Monroe Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.7%

Crime Rate

70.22% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 375
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 358
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 6
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

71.99% Higher than national avg.
  • 237 offenders in Monroe
  • 48.35 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

404 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 7
  • Tanks & Spills: 381

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

37 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 37 K-12 public schools in Monroe, LA and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Monroe's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
7 Private Schools

Grace Episcopal School

Jesus The Good Shepherd School

Ouachita Christian School

Our Lady Of Fatima School

Quest School

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7 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

237 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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12 Former Drug Labs view all

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181 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Monroe, LA issued 181 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 181 permits, 119 were issued for single family homes and 62 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Monroe, LA issued 165 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 165 permits, 115 were issued for single family homes and 50 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $621
  • 1 Bedroom: $623
  • 2 Bedrooms: $822
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,023
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,123

Zip Codes

71201 71202 71203 71207 71209 71210 71211 71212 71213 71217 71291 71292 71208

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Environmental Hazards

404 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Monroe, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Monroe, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Monroe, LA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.3°
  • February 51.22°
  • March 59.22°
  • April 67.23°
  • May 74.59°
  • June 82.44°
  • July 84°
  • August 84.3°
  • September 77.73°
  • October 65.87°
  • November 56.67°
  • December 46.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Monroe, LA

Earthquakes
Monroe, LA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Monroe, LA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Monroe, LA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Monroe, LA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Monroe, LA: $28,681

Unemployment

Unemployment in Monroe is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.55%
White Collar - 61.45%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bobby Jindal
  • Sen. Bill Cassidy
  • Sen. David Vitter

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

65 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

4 Hospitals view all

7 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

8 Retirement Homes view all

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