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Living in West Monroe

The city had 36 schools in 2026. West Monroe, a city in the United States, had a population of 12,729 in July 2026. In July 2026, 45.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 525 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population12,478people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,952EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent726EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate9.59%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime7,042offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 344% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.07µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to West Monroe?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$826 per month, while the median home value was US$192,400 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 44.7%, and the vacancy rate was 16.2% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
West Monroe recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€2612
Utilities, 85 m² flat€120
Internet, 60 Mbps€64
Mobile plan, 10 GB€38

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited64.01 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,612 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB38.48 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home120.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726)30Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$826/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)16.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents7,328 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)796.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent726 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes659 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is West Monroe a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–56%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–62%
Student51%strong on education, weak on work · range 41–61%
Family49%strong on family, weak on cost · range 40–58%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 36–58%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 629 of 12,478 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$49,386 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in West Monroe is 9.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income49,386 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband54.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription79.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription8.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet12.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary2,952 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,819 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate9.59 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in West Monroe?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €2,819 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,231of €2,250 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,250
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €796
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€120 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726) · 2025-12-31− €120
Internet€64 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726) · 2025-12-31− €64
Mobile plan€38 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726) · 2025-12-31− €38
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,231
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in West Monroe Salary needed to live in West Monroe

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to West Monroe. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in West Monroe. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools36 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio8 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents525 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,691 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in West Monroe when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesWest Monroe highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with West Monroe highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

West Monroe7,042
Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents7,042 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents915 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes131 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time19.76 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work1.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportMLU3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for West Monroe. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in West Monroe.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in West Monroe is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.07 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202429Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 13.89 · Feb 16.17 · Mar 20.61 · Apr 24.89 · May 29.11 · Jun 32.5 · Jul 34 · Aug 34.22 · Sep 31.5 · Oct 26 · Nov 19.61 · Dec 15 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013942 (MONROE RGNL AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 2.61 · Feb 4.56 · Mar 8.44 · Apr 12.33 · May 17.28 · Jun 21.17 · Jul 22.5 · Aug 21.89 · Sep 18.61 · Oct 12.06 · Nov 6.61 · Dec 3.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013942 (MONROE RGNL AP)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 8.22 · Feb 10.39 · Mar 14.5 · Apr 18.61 · May 23.22 · Jun 26.83 · Jul 28.22 · Aug 28.06 · Sep 25.06 · Oct 19.06 · Nov 13.11 · Dec 9.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 139.4 · Feb 125.5 · Mar 138.7 · Apr 162.3 · May 111.5 · Jun 109.7 · Jul 100.3 · Aug 92.96 · Sep 91.44 · Oct 114.3 · Nov 114.8 · Dec 134.6 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00166314 (MONROE DELTA CC)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading22.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.4 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,051 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature11.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Messina (Italy) ±3.4 °C, Barakaldo (Spain) ±4.4 °C, Bilbao (Spain) ±4.4 °C, Reims (France) ±7.8 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±7.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 629 is not 3.6% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.57 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents629 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density600.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population12,478 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program22Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,336 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value192,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes44.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate58.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage79.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance11.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher22.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available86.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit passenger trips, 202222,363 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202211 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,093 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home5.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans72.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on West Monroe

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a West Monroe alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1071 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,952 West Monroe+64%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 12,478 West Monroe+301%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 7,042 West Monroe−89%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 9.6% West Monroe−61%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €2,819 West Monroe+43%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.6% West Monroe+71%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 10.0 km West Monroe−10%

Cities near West Monroe

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Claiborne 5.3 km away
Rent
1,114 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,797 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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How does West Monroe compare?

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Is West Monroe part of Monroe?

West Monroe is in the published commuting zone of Monroe; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Monroe city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source21

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around West Monroe?

The median gross salary is 2,819 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in West Monroe?

The unemployment rate is 9.59 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in West Monroe?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.07 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is West Monroe?

Police recorded 7,042 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in West Monroe?

The published population is 12,478 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in West Monroe?

629 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is West Monroe a good place to live?

West Monroe may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is West Monroe part of Monroe?

West Monroe is in the published commuting zone of Monroe; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near West Monroe?

Monroe, Claiborne are near West Monroe. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  6. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  8. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  10. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  9. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
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  12. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  19. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  20. Numbeo - Cost of Living in West Monroe (Wayback Machine capture 20250619034726) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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