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Monroe County
  • County in Arkansas
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Monroe County

    C+
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    1. Public Schools
      D+
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      C
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C
    Monroe County is located in Arkansas with a population of 6,903. In Monroe County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Monroe County and residents tend to have moderate political views.
    Population
    6,903
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $74,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $535
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,861.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      182.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      219
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,350.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,430.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      365
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      11%
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    Working in Monroe County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,667
    National
    $69,021
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