The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Monroe county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 71.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 15.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 0.83%. The overall influence score for Monroe is 6.
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Monroe County, Wisconsin is located in the southwestern part of the state, and has a population of 43,944 people as of 2019. The majority of residents are white (96.9%), with a small minority population (3.1%) which includes African American, Hispanic/Latino, Asian and Native American individuals. The median household income is $51,749, slightly below the Wisconsin median at $59,305.
The average home value in Monroe County is $162,000. This is significantly lower than the Wisconsin average of $219,700. The majority of Monroe County's housing units are occupied by their owners (76.6%). The poverty rate in Monroe County is 11%, lower than the state average of 11.8%.
Monroe County has a diversified economy including agriculture, manufacturing, retail trade and tourism. Major employers include Organic Valley Cooperative, Land O'Lakes Dairy Cooperative, and Charter Manufacturing Company. The county offers a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking on the Kickapoo River, golfing at nine different courses, and bird watching at various wildlife refuges throughout the county.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Wisconsin
5417 Clem's Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-345-7600