City safety & data profile

West MonroeLA

West Monroe, LA is a 13K-resident city in Ouachita Parish with a median household income of $49,386.

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Monroe, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Monroe has a population larger than 17% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $192,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 83%
By size
$49,386
Median income
$192,400
Median home
26.3%
Poverty rate

The read on West Monroe

West Monroe posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the West Monroe area.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near West Monroe

Where West Monroe income ranks nationally

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

$49,386 Bottom 8% higher than 8% 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 West Monroe, LA beyond the headline numbers

West Monroe sits inside Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 32.52°N, -92.15°W. Population 12,966, $49,386 median household income. Median home value $192,400, median rent $826. Poverty rate 26.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Monroe's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45%, then obesity at 43.2%. 1 hospital in/around West Monroe, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
12,966
West Monroe
Median Income
$49,386
-27% vs avg
Median Home Value
$192,400
-16% vs avg
Median Age
35.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ouachita Parish) - West 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 West Monroe, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$826/mo
Poverty Rate
26.3% +85% vs avg
Unemployment 9.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22%
Work From Home 5.2%
Public Transit 1.5%

Population

White 52%
African American 41.1%
Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45%
Obesity
43.2%
Short Sleep Duration
39.3%
Physical Inactivity
34.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Current Smoking
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Diabetes
15.6%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Current Asthma
11%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.2%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GLENWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
WEST MONROE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of West Monroe, LA? ▼
West Monroe, LA has a population of 12,966 people, located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in West Monroe? ▼
The median household income in West Monroe, LA is $49,386 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 26.3%.
What is the median home value in West Monroe? ▼
The median home value in West Monroe, LA is $192,400. Median rent is $826/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Monroe? ▼
The top health indicators in West Monroe include High Blood Pressure (45%), Obesity (43.2%), Short Sleep Duration (39.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in West Monroe? ▼
West Monroe has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in West Monroe? ▼
The median age in West Monroe, LA is 35.4 years. 22% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Monroe, LA is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 13K and a $49,386 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the West Monroe area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using West Monroe's profile

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

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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.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.