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Thursday, November 12, 2026
Monroe County
Population
35,0362024
Similar to communities in Illinois
Household income
$102,8802024
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Home value
$282,1002024
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Unemployment
2.5%2026
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Violent crime
112023
More favorable than communities in Illinois
Work from home
12.6%2024
Higher than communities in Illinois
Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.
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What stands out in Monroe County
Data from Polco GPALStandouts compare Monroe County with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.
In 2021, Monroe County was more favorable than communities in Illinois on adults without health insurance.
100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL