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Monroe, UT
City in Sevier County, Utah.
Population
2,616
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
733
ZIP codes
0
Monroe and its ZIP codes
Monroe at a glance
- Monroe is about 18 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,172, 30% below the Utah median of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,300 (35% below Utah) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for Monroe, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,172
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
83.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.1%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (176), Irish Americans (141), Dutch Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sevier County. PPP loans are for Monroe.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,705
9,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,917
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $9,930 per person
How people get to work
Monroe, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
116
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monroe, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Monroe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElsinoreTown | 4 mi | 2.6 |
| Central ValleyTown | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| JosephTown | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| AnnabellaTown | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| RichfieldCity | 9 mi | 6.2 |
| GlenwoodTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KoosharemTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| MarysvaleTown | 15 mi | 18 |
| SigurdTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| KanoshTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| AuroraCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| MeadowTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| SalinaCity | 26 mi | 5.9 |
| FillmoreCity | 26 mi | 7.2 |
| JunctionTown | 28 mi | 13.2 |
| KingstonTown | 29 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monroe, UT in?
- Monroe is in Sevier County, Utah.
- What is the population of Monroe, UT?
- About 2,616 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monroe?
- Nearby places include Elsinore (4 mi), Central Valley (5.3 mi), Joseph (5.4 mi), Annabella (6.3 mi), Richfield (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023