City Town Info

Monona, IA


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Monona, Iowa

Monona, Iowa, in Clayton county, is 52 miles S of La Crosse, Wisconsin (center to center) and 156 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,550 people lived in Monona.

The People and Families of Monona

In Monona, about 62% of adults are married.

If you spend a lot of time in Monona, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monona had a median family income of $42,679.

Political Inclinations

Monona residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Monona Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Monona are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.

Commuting

In Monona, 91% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Monona; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Monona Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Monona, IA

Comparing Monona to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better76
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times96
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
Housing Recently Built22
You are visiting:
All StatesIowa > Monona

Help Disaster Victims Worldwide

career story promo - ARC A few minutes of your time could make $20 for the American Red Cross.

  • Fill out a simple survey about your full-time job and career
  • CityTownInfo will donate $20 for each properly completed survey
  • No personal contact info required
  • An easy way to help disaster victims around the world
  • Help others interested in your career
Read our rules and guidelines and get started now!

Read and Post in Our Forum

Read about and discuss Monona and other places in Iowa

Places Similar to Monona

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Monona

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Monona Government Officials

Are you an official in the Monona government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Monona. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © 2004-2008, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

1