Monroe, South Dakota

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Population in 2022: 157 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.7%
 
Males: 89  (57.2%)
Females: 68  (42.8%)
Median resident age:

31.6 years
South Dakota median age:

38.5 years

Zip code: 57047

Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,046 (it was $34,375 in 2000)
Monroe:

$37,046
SD:

$69,728

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,311 (it was $17,512 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $43,754 (it was $31,500 in 2000)
Monroe:

$43,754
SD:

$245,000

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,565; detached houses: $78,356; mobile homes: $13,207

Median gross rent in 2022: $655.

March 2022 cost of living index in Monroe: 75.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.0%
(18.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 72.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Monroe, SD (2022)
    • 18586.0%White alone
    • 198.8%Hispanic
    • 136.0%Two or more races



According to our research of South Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Monroe, South Dakota as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monroe is 199 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (49.4%), American (24.1%), Norwegian (6.9%), Irish (2.3%), French (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 5/29/1901

Elevation: 1480 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 417 people per square mile   (low).

Monroe, South Dakota map

6 residents are foreign born (2.8% Latin America).

This town:

2.8%
South Dakota:

3.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $944 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $377 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux Falls, SD (24.5 miles , pop. 123,975).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (165.8 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (497.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Marion, SD (2.2 miles ),
Parker, SD (2.7 miles ),
Dolton, SD (2.9 miles),
Canistota, SD (2.9 miles ),
Humboldt, SD (3.6 miles ),
Chancellor, SD (3.7 miles ),
Freeman, SD (3.8 miles ),
Montrose, SD (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 43.49 N, Longitude: 97.22 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 605

Distribution of median household income in Monroe, SD in 2022
Distribution of house value in Monroe, SD in 2022

Monroe satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
South Dakota:

2.0%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+7.9%).
Most common industries in Monroe, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (8.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.8%)
  • Construction (7.5%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.1%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (11.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.1%)
  • Truck transportation (8.9%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (17.1%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Groceries & related products merchant wholesalers (8.6%)
  • Food (8.6%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Monroe, SD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Computer specialists (6.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (17.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (11.4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (8.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.7%)

Average climate in Monroe, South Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Monroe, South Dakota average temperatures Monroe, South Dakota average precipitation Monroe, South Dakota humidity Monroe, South Dakota wind speed Monroe, South Dakota snowfall Monroe, South Dakota sunshine Monroe, South Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 69.5. This is about average.

City:

69.5
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.195. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.195
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 3.69. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.69
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.525. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.525
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.6
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.03. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.03
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Monroe-area historical tornado activity is above South Dakota state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1998, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.2 miles away from the Monroe town center killed 6 people and injured 150 people and caused $18 million in damages.

On 6/7/1965, a category F4 tornado 19.2 miles away from the town center killed one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monroe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above South Dakota state average. It is 194% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 120.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.3 miles away from Monroe center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 161.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 671.7 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 66.3 miles away from Monroe center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 158.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Turner County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 18
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Winter Storms: 6, Snowstorms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monroe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Monroe:

  • TIESZEN MEMORIAL HOME (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; MARION, SD)
  • HILLTOP HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; PARKER, SD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY CANISTOTA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CANISTOTA, SD)
  • FREEMAN COMMUNITY NH (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • OAKVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FREEMAN, SD)
  • DIAMOND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; BRIDGEWATER, SD)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:

  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 23 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,386)
  • University of South Dakota (about 51 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • South Dakota State University (about 62 miles; Brookings, SD; FT enrollment: 10,392)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 83 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 3,544)
  • Wayne State College (about 87 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Southwest Minnesota State University (about 99 miles; Marshall, MN; FT enrollment: 3,711)
  • Northeast Community College (about 100 miles; Norfolk, NE; FT enrollment: 3,334)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Monroe Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Turner County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
South Dakota:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

63.2%
Whole state:

64.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

14.7%
Whole state:

6.5%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Monroe:

Marital status in Monroe, SD
  • Never married: 44.9%
  • Now married: 33.6%
  • Separated: 5.1%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Monroe:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 39.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
South Dakota average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monroe, SD (based on Turner County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,63820
Evangelical Protestant96812
Catholic8654
Other--
None2,876-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
This county:

5.97 / 10,000 pop.
South Dakota:

2.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

13.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
This county:

9.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Turner County:

8.7%
State:

7.7%
Adult obesity rate:
Turner County:

26.2%
State:

27.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Turner County:

17.3%
South Dakota:

14.9%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$458
Sewerage 0$0 1$305
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$324
Totals for Government 0$0 7$1,087

Monroe government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $15,000 ($95.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,000 ($70.06)
    Local Fire Protection: $5,000 ($31.85)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($25.48)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($25.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $4,000 ($25.48)

Monroe government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $17,000 ($108.28)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($76.43)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($6.37)
  • Tax - Property: $20,000 ($127.39)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $8,000 ($50.96)
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000 ($19.11)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $2,000 ($12.74)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($6.37)

Monroe government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $202,000 ($1286.62)

Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe:

  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KNWC (1270 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KELO (1320 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)
  • KLOH (1050 AM; 9 kW; PIPESTONE, MN; Owner: WALLACE CHRISTENSEN)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KWSN (1230 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe:

  • KIKN-FM (100.5 FM; SALEM, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/CNG. COMPANY)
  • KVCF (90.5 FM; FREEMAN, SD; Owner: VCY AMERICA, INC.)
  • KKLS-FM (104.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KELO-FM (92.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KNWC-FM (96.5 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KMXC (97.3 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KTWB (101.9 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • KKHG (107.9 FM; FLANDREAU, SD; Owner: LA COMMUNIQUE, INC.)
  • KYBB (102.7 FM; CANTON, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B/C COMPANY)
  • KRRO (103.7 FM; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: MIDCONTINENT RADIO OF S.D., INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Monroe:

  • KDLV-TV (Channel 5; MITCHELL, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KELO-TV (Channel 11; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF SIOUX FALLS, INC.)
  • KTTW (Channel 17; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KDLT-TV (Channel 46; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RED RIVER BROADCAST CO., LLC)
  • KSFY-TV (Channel 13; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: ELCOM OF SOUTH DAKOTA, INC.)
  • K67GH (Channel 67; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KAUN (Channel 36; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: RAPID BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K52ES (Channel 52; NORFOLK, NE; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K56GF (Channel 56; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K34DR (Channel 34; HUMBOLDT, SD; Owner: INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K53EG (Channel 53; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SIOUXLAND CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)

Monroe fatal accident list:

May 9, 2014 07:15 PM, 269th St, Lat: 43.488111, Lon: -97.213311, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.3mTotal length
  • $787,000Total costs
  • 250Total average daily traffic
  • 4Total average daily truck traffic
  • 250Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • NORTHEAST, 457th Ave (Lat: 43.496500 Lon: -97.063278), Type: Tank, Structure height: 54.8 m, Call Sign: WRAP249,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/19/2018, Expiration Date: 01/19/2028, Certifier: Jason D Dabbert, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N0QJO, Licensee ID: L00644876, Grant Date: 02/27/2024, Expiration Date: 12/31/2032, Certifier: Brian S Kelly, Registrant: Brian S Kelly, 26544 448th Ave, Monroe, SD 57047


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monroe, SD
  • 65.3%Utility gas
  • 28.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monroe, SD
  • 57.5%Utility gas
  • 42.5%Electricity


Monroe compared to South Dakota state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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