City safety & data profile

MonroeLA

Monroe, LA is a 50K-resident city in Ouachita Parish with a median household income of $40,505.

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Monroe, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Monroe has a population larger than 79% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $198,900, and 4 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

50K
Population
Top 21%
By size
$40,505
Median income
$198,900
Median home
35.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Monroe

Monroe posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 recent safety alert is on record and 4 hospitals serve the Monroe area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
1
safety alert on record
4
hospitals in & near Monroe

Where Monroe income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$40,505 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Monroe, LA beyond the headline numbers

Monroe sits inside Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 32.51°N, -92.12°W. Population 49,598, $40,505 median household income. Median home value $198,900, median rent $886. Poverty rate 35.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Monroe's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 49.2%, then obesity at 48.5%. 4 hospitals in/around Monroe, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Monroe from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
49,598
Monroe
Median Income
$40,505
-40% vs avg
Median Home Value
$198,900
-13% vs avg
Median Age
35
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ouachita Parish) - Monroe's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
158K+2%
Median Income
$54,688+40%
Median Home Value
$194,400+64%
Poverty Rate
23.2%+0%
Unemployment
6.5%-20%

Economics

Economics indicators for Monroe, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$886/mo
Poverty Rate
35.9% +153% vs avg
Unemployment 10.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.4%
Work From Home 7.5%
Public Transit 2.7%

Population

White 34.5%
African American 59.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
49.2%
Obesity
48.5%
Short Sleep Duration
43.9%
Physical Inactivity
39.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.9%
Current Smoking
21.2%
Diabetes
19.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Binge Drinking
13.3%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.8%
Annual Checkup 83.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.5%
Stroke
5.9%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution
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0
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
4
With ER
2
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE
MONROE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
MONROE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News - Monroe Area 1

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tombigbee River at Bigbee in Monroe County

NOAA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Monroe, LA? ▼
Monroe, LA has a population of 49,598 people, located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Monroe? ▼
The median household income in Monroe, LA is $40,505 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 35.9%.
What is the median home value in Monroe? ▼
The median home value in Monroe, LA is $198,900. Median rent is $886/month.
What are the top health concerns in Monroe? ▼
The top health indicators in Monroe include High Blood Pressure (49.2%), Obesity (48.5%), Short Sleep Duration (43.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Monroe? ▼
Monroe has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Monroe? ▼
The median age in Monroe, LA is 35 years. 32.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Monroe, LA is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 50K and a $40,505 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Monroe area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

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AirNow - Louisiana

Real-time AQI for every monitored Louisiana location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

West Monroe, LA 13K Claiborne, LA 12K Bastrop, LA 11K Ruston, LA 22K El Dorado, AR 18K Minden, LA 13K Natchez, MS 15K Natchitoches, LA 18K
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Using Monroe's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Monroe area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Monroe against Louisiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Louisiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ouachita Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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