Monmouth, IL

Monmouth, Illinois

Introduction to Monmouth, Illinois

Located in Warren county, Monmouth, Illinois, is 42 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 159 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri . The city is home to 9,841 residents.

Monmouth History

The first settlers of Monmouth arrived sometime after the War of 1812. To allow the area to be fully settled, the Congress divided the area into several land tracts and gave them to veterans who fought in the war. One of the veterans bet his property in a New Orleans poker game in 1827 and lost to a Kentucky plantation owner, John Talbot; Soon after, Talbot, his cousin Allen Andrews, and many of his friends settled in the area. This led to the establishment of the city of Monmouth in 1831.

Monmouth and nearby Attractions

• Henderson county Conservation Area
• Monmouth Park
• Carl Sandburg Historic Site
• Warfield Park
• Apple Trees Museum
• Garwood Park

Things To Do In Monmouth

The Apple Trees Museum and Bishop Hill Heritage Museum showcase the history of the area. Monmouth is also home to many parks such as the Warfield Park, Garwood Park, and Monmouth Park. The Big River State Forest and Oquawka State Wildlife Refuge are nearby. Also close to the city is the Carl Sandburg Historic Site.

Monmouth Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Quad City International Airport.

Monmouth Higher Education

Higher education is available at Monmouth College, Western Illinois University, Augustana College, and Black Hawk College.

High Points

Monmouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Monmouth, IL

Comparing Monmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Monmouth Almanac

Monmouth Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Monmouth Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Monmouth, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

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Nearby Cities and Towns

Monmouth Public Libraries

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Monmouth Hospitals

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER OF WESTERN ILLINOIS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1000 W HARLEM AVENUE
(309) 734-3141
Emergency Service: No

Monmouth High Schools (2004)

MONMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
325 W 1ST AVE
309-734-5118
Serves 448 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

WARREN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
R R 1
309-734-9411
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 209 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

YORKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
2140 ST HIGHWAY 135
309-734-8511
Serves 122 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Monmouth Colleges

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Monmouth College

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