Monroe town, Wisconsin
Monroe town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Monroe town is a geographic entity located in Adams County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 413. The land area covers 21.87 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 413 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 63.6 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 220 | ±35 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 595 | ±100 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 220 | ±35 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 375 | ±94 |
| Median Home Value | $210,300 | ±$30,201 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$565 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,833 | ±$10,199 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,342 | ±$4,650 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.4% | ±8.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 81 | ±37 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | ±4.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 128 | ±38 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF MONROE
GUS Population: 404 (2024)
ID: 115131
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
981 COUNTY ROAD Z, ARKDALE WI 54613-7701
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GUS Population: 21,352 (2024)
ID: 136500
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 278, FRIENDSHIP WI 53934-0278
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Monroe | PK-05 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Monroe | 09-12 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Monroe | 06-08 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Monroe | PK-05 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Monroe | PK-05 | Monroe, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Adams, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Nekoosa, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Nekoosa, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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THE MONROE CLINIC
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Hospital | City address association | 515 22ND AVE, MONROE, WI, 53566 |
(608) 324-2000
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Mid-State Technical College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 500 32nd St N, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494 |
7154225300
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NECEDAH COMMUNITY-SIEGLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 217 OAK GROVE DR., NECEDAH, WI, 54646 |
(608) 565-2253
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LESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY OF ROME
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 1157 ROME CENTER DR., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 325-8990
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ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 569 N. CEDAR ST., SUITE 1, ADAMS, WI, 53910 |
(608) 339-4250
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CHARLES & JOANN LESTER LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 100 PARK ST., NEKOOSA, WI, 54457 |
(715) 886-7879
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NEW LISBON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 115 W. PARK ST., NEW LISBON, WI, 53950 |
(608) 562-3213
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MCMILLAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 20.8 mi away | 490 E. GRAND AVE., WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, 54494 |
(715) 422-5136
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HANCOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.2 mi away | 114 S. MAIN ST., HANCOCK, WI, 54943 |
(715) 249-5817
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COLOMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.7 mi away | 155 S. FRONT ST., COLOMA, WI, 54930 |
(715) 228-2530
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NECEDAH, WI US, located 8.4 miles from Monroe town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2° | 6.0° | 16.1° | 1.15" | 8.1" |
| February | 31.5° | 9.4° | 20.5° | 1.03" | 7.6" |
| March | 44.2° | 19.9° | 32.0° | 1.76" | 6.0" |
| April | 58.7° | 31.4° | 45.0° | 3.22" | 1.5" |
| May | 70.9° | 43.6° | 57.3° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 53.2° | 66.4° | 5.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.6° | 57.5° | 70.6° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.1° | 55.7° | 68.4° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 47.6° | 60.6° | 3.32" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.1° | 35.8° | 47.9° | 2.73" | 0.2" |
| November | 43.6° | 23.8° | 33.7° | 1.87" | 2.4" |
| December | 30.9° | 12.4° | 21.7° | 1.51" | 8.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkdale CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Necedah village | Village | 8.3 mi | — |
| Lake Arrowhead CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Dellwood CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
| Lake Sherwood CDP | CDP | 10.8 mi | — |
| Friendship village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5500153725. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.