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Monroe, SD
Town in Turner County, South Dakota.
Population
233
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
615
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 51 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Monroe, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Turner County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
1.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,470
2,423 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$91,710
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$70.6M
FY 2026, $8,137 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
28
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 8°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarionCity | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| ParkerCity | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| CanistotaCity | 8.4 mi | 0.6 |
| DoltonTown | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| HumboldtTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| ChancellorTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| FreemanCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MontroseCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgewaterCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HurleyCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| HartfordCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| SalemCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Golden View ColonyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| LennoxCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| DavisTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| TeaCity | 20 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, SD in?
- Monroe is in Turner County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Monroe, SD?
- About 233 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Marion (5 mi), Parker (7.6 mi), Canistota (8.4 mi), Dolton (8.5 mi), Humboldt (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023