Living in Monroe County, Illinois

Monroe County is a county in Illinois with a population of around 33,879, part of the St. Louis, MO-IL MSA metro area. The main communities are Waterloo.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,444/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $276K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 45°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Monroe County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a moderately educated workforce (35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.