West Monroe, Louisiana

Population 13,085

West Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, LA. The population is 13,085, making West Monroe the 2nd largest city in Ouachita Parish.

There are 18 public schools in West Monroe with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for West Monroe is moderate , and there are 137 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in West Monroe is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date West Monroe property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near West Monroe include Brownsville, Bawcomville and Claiborne.

West Monroe Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.1%

Crime Rate

69.87% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 332
  • Violent Crimes: 915
  • Robbery: 138
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 7
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

87.07% Higher than national avg.
  • 137 offenders in West Monroe
  • 104.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

207 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 10
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 185

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Louisiana unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in West Monroe, LA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates West Monroe's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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2 Private Schools

Buttons & Bows Child Care Center

Northeast Baptist School

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Crime view details

137 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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Property Reports view all

45 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of West Monroe, LA issued 45 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 45 permits, 23 were issued for single family homes and 22 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of West Monroe, LA issued 13 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $606
  • 1 Bedroom: $610
  • 2 Bedrooms: $804
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,002
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,098

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Environmental Hazards

207 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    West Monroe, LA has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    West Monroe, LA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    West 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 West Monroe, LA

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in West Monroe, LA: $32,167

Unemployment

Unemployment in West Monroe is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.84%
White Collar - 53.16%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Ralph Abraham

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

37 FCC Towers view all

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