Monroe County, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
139,822 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,372 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$261,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$545 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$981 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bloomington Metro Area
4
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bloomington Metro Area
5
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 28
Feb 2 3 32
Mar 3 1 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 4 0 44
Dec 3 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (55%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, IN State Senate District 40, IN State House District 61, IN
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Schools

The Bloomington Project School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Templeton Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Indiana University-Bloomington
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Franklin College
34 miles, E • 2.8 star
DePauw University
38 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Monroe Hospital
4 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
40 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Evansville Regional Airport
94 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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