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Monroe, NE
Village in Platte County, Nebraska.
Population
252
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,289
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 50 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Monroe, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Platte County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,541
19,915 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,482
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$213M
FY 2026, $6,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
651
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
114
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
27.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GenoaCity | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Platte CenterVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncanVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| TarnovVillage | 11 mi | 0 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| LakeviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| ColumbusCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| CornleaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| St. EdwardCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HumphreyCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LindsayVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RichlandVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CrestonVillage | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| FullertonCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| OsceolaCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| BellwoodVillage | 21 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, NE in?
- Monroe is in Platte County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Monroe, NE?
- About 252 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Genoa (7.2 mi), Platte Center (7.2 mi), Duncan (7.9 mi), Tarnov (11 mi), Silver Creek (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023