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Area data

Monroe, LA — ZIP 71209

Population: 1,264 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
292

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Avg hospital rating
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,162
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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