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Monroe Center, IL
Village in Ogle County, Illinois.
Population
369
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
304
ZIP codes
0
Monroe Center and its ZIP codes
Monroe Center at a glance
- Monroe Center is 33% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Monroe Center, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Monroe Center.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe Center, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe Center, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Monroe Center
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Davis JunctionVillage | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| New MilfordVillage | 6.5 mi | 2.7 |
| KirklandVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Cherry ValleyVillage | 8.1 mi | 8.4 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Stillman ValleyVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| HillcrestVillage | 9.8 mi | 3.5 |
| RockfordCity | 11 mi | 65.3 |
| CrestonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| KingstonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| BelvidereCity | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| MaltaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| RochelleCity | 13 mi | 13.8 |
| ByronCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| GenoaCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe Center, IL in?
- Monroe Center is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Monroe Center, IL?
- About 369 people live in Monroe Center, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe Center?
- Nearby places include Davis Junction (5.2 mi), Holcomb (5.9 mi), New Milford (6.5 mi), Kirkland (7.3 mi), Cherry Valley (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023