The Town FilesMonroe City, Indiana
Town in Knox County · population 502 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,800
- Household income
- $56,094
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 33.6
Monroe City is a town of 502 people in Knox County, Indiana. The median home is worth $144,800, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more of a college town than 91% of Indiana towns, better for families than 86% of Indiana towns, easier by car than 83% of Indiana towns.
How Monroe City ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Monroe City is worth $144,800, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $56,094, which is more affordable than 47% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 62.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monroe City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $867 | $888 |
| Median household income | $56,094 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 62.0% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Monroe City
| People | Monroe City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.9% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 24.8 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Monroe City
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 23.9°F. About 48.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 7.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 81 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Knox County since 1996
Knox County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| June 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1997: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And |
Jobs and pay in Knox County
Knox County had 17,077 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,982 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Monroe City itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Towns near Monroe City
- Petersburg, IN9.3 mi · 2,304 people · home $122,000
- Vincennes, IN9.5 mi · 16,759 people · home $111,600
- Washington, IN10.8 mi · 12,017 people · home $152,200
- Bicknell, IN11.3 mi · 3,029 people · home $66,300
- St. Francisville, IL16.0 mi · 568 people · home $63,900
- Montgomery, IN16.8 mi · 792 people · home $227,800
- Freelandville, IN17.5 mi · 617 people · home $92,000
- Winslow, IN17.7 mi · 764 people · home $90,900
Monroe City questions
Is Monroe City, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monroe City scores better for retirees than 49% of Indiana towns and quieter than 59%. 12.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Monroe City?
The median owner-occupied home in Monroe City is valued at $144,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,094, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in Monroe City?
July highs average 87.4°F and January lows 23.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.2 inches of snow.
Does Monroe City get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monroe City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)