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Monroe, Wisconsin

Introduction to Monroe, Wisconsin

Monroe, Wisconsin, in Green county, is 32 miles W of Janesville, Wisconsin and 92 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 10,843 people lived in Monroe.

Monroe History

The City of Monroe is the largest city in Green County. It is known as the “Swiss Cheese Capital of the U.S.A.” John B. Skinner was one of the earliest settlers in the city. In 1834, Nicholas Cornelius visited Monroe and soon began building and developing the area.

Monroe and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Cheesemaking Center
  • Yellowstone Lake State Park
  • Cadiz Springs State Park
  • Albany Historical Museum
  • Cedarville Historical Museum
  • Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden

Things To Do In Monroe

The Cadiz Spring State Park, the Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park and the New Glarus Woods State Park are all accessible from Monroe. The Historic Cheesemaking Center is a popular local spot as well.

Monroe Transportation

Dane County Regional Airport is located nearby.

Monroe Higher Education

Local colleges and universities include the University of Wisconsin and the Madison Area Technical College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMonroe Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Monroe Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Monroe Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Monroe, WI

Comparing Monroe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men66
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home54
Public Transportation Use47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime88

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