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Monroe City, MO
City in Monroe County, Missouri.
Population
3,028
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
999
ZIP codes
0
Monroe City and its ZIP codes
Monroe City at a glance
- Monroe City is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 202nd among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $55,737, 21% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,300 (31% below Missouri) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Monroe City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,737
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$159,300
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (906), Irish Americans (284), Italian Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Monroe City.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,220
1,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.9M
FY 2026, $9,570 per person
How people get to work
Monroe City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
296
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Monroe City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HunnewellCity | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| RensselaerVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| FloridaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PalmyraCity | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| GossTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| CenterCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PerryCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| ShelbinaCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| ParisCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| New LondonCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| HannibalCity | 19 mi | 16 |
| BethelVillage | 22 mi | 0.1 |
| HollidayVillage | 24 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe City, MO in?
- Monroe City is in Monroe County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Monroe City, MO?
- About 3,028 people live in Monroe City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe City?
- Nearby places include Hunnewell (6.6 mi), Stoutsville (9.8 mi), Rensselaer (10 mi), Florida (12 mi), Philadelphia (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023