Monroe, Oregon

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Population in 2022: 672 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +10.7%
 
Males: 341  (50.8%)
Females: 331  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Oregon median age:

40.5 years

Zip codes: 97456.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,769 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Monroe:

$52,769
OR:

$75,657

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,337 (it was $14,970 in 2000)

Monroe city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $303,496 (it was $97,800 in 2000)
Monroe:

$303,496
OR:

$475,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $346,416; detached houses: $376,738; mobile homes: $236,240

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,013.

March 2022 cost of living index in Monroe: 89.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.7%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 2.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 10.6% for American Indian residents, 8.9% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Monroe, OR (2022)
    • 48255.4%White alone
    • 26530.5%Hispanic
    • 728.3%Two or more races
    • 546.2%American Indian alone
    • 161.8%Asian alone
    • 161.8%Other race alone

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According to our research of Oregon and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Monroe, Oregon as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monroe is 671 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (7.4%), Irish (6.4%), Ukrainian (5.9%), Welsh (5.9%), American (4.8%), European (2.5%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Incorporated in 1914

Elevation: 288 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 1,411 people per square mile   (low).

Monroe, Oregon map

64 residents are foreign born (7.3% Latin America).

This city:

7.3%
Oregon:

9.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Monroe city:

0.9% ($894)
Oregon:

1.2% ($1,687)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Eugene, OR (20.2 miles , pop. 137,893).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northwest Clackamas, OR (81.9 miles , pop. 224,220).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (754.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Alpine, OR (1.8 miles),
Southeast Benton, OR (2.0 miles ),
Bellfountain, OR (2.1 miles),
Harrisburg, OR (2.7 miles ),
Junction City, OR (2.9 miles ),
Peoria, OR (3.2 miles),
Halsey, OR (3.2 miles ),
Shedd, OR (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 44.32 N, Longitude: 123.30 W

Area code: 541

Distribution of median household income in Monroe, OR in 2022
Distribution of house value in Monroe, OR in 2022
Monroe satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.1%
Oregon:

3.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +148 (+32.2%).
Most common industries in Monroe, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (8.9%)
  • Wood products (8.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Wood products (14.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.0%)
  • Construction (7.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Paper (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Health care (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Social assistance (5.6%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Monroe, OR (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.1%)
  • Woodworkers (3.2%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (9.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Woodworkers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Cashiers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.0%)

Average climate in Monroe, Oregon

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 88.7. This is worse than average.

City:

88.7
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.410. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.410
U.S.:

0.251
Ozone Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 16.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.02. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.02
U.S.:

8.11
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2003 was 0.00258. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 21.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00258
U.S.:

0.00931

Earthquake activity:

Monroe-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oregon state average. It is 2232% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/31/1922 at 13:17:28, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 275.2 miles away from Monroe center
On 11/8/1980 at 10:27:34, a magnitude 7.2 (6.2 MB, 7.2 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.0 ML) earthquake occurred 227.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/17/1991 at 22:17:14, a magnitude 7.1 (6.2 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.1 MW, 6.8 ML, Depth: 8.4 mi) earthquake occurred 211.9 miles away from Monroe center
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 MW, Depth: 9.9 mi) earthquake occurred 248.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/13/1949 at 19:55:42, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 206.6 miles away from the city center, causing $80,000,000 total damage
On 6/15/2005 at 02:50:54, a magnitude 7.2 (6.1 MB, 7.1 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.1 MW) earthquake occurred 254.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Landslides: 2, Mudslides: 2, Winds: 2, Fire: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monroe topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Monroe:

  • AVAMERE REHABILITATION OF JUNCTION CITY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JUNCTION CITY, OR)
  • GRANDVIEW MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; JUNCTION CITY, OR)

Amtrak station near Monroe:

  • 18 miles: CORVALLIS (153 NW 4TH AVE.) - Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monroe:

  • Oregon State University (about 18 miles; Corvallis, OR; Full-time enrollment: 23,206)
  • Linn-Benton Community College (about 21 miles; Albany, OR; FT enrollment: 4,511)
  • University of Oregon (about 22 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 23,329)
  • Lane Community College (about 25 miles; Eugene, OR; FT enrollment: 6,373)
  • Western Oregon University (about 38 miles; Monmouth, OR; FT enrollment: 5,131)
  • Willamette University (about 45 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 2,551)
  • Chemeketa Community College (about 49 miles; Salem, OR; FT enrollment: 10,746)

Public high school in Monroe:

Public elementary/middle school in Monroe:

See full list of schools located in Monroe

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Monroe: Monroe Sewage Treatment Plant (A), Monroe Rural Fire Protection District Station 1 (B), South Benton Communities Historical Association Museum (C), Monroe Public Library (D), Monroe City Hall (E), Monroe Municipal Court (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Monroe include: Monroe Church of Christ (A), United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Shafer Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Court: Monroe City - Monroe Municipal Court (664 Commercial Street).

Birthplace of: Willis C. Hawley - Politician.

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Monroe and their reported violations in the past:

MONROE, CITY OF (Population served: 690, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Public Notif received (JUN-10-2010), St Public Notif requested (JUL-27-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-02-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAR-05-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2010), St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2010 and MAR-2010, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAR-05-2010), St Public Notif requested (APR-19-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2010), St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2009), St Public Notif requested (FEB-16-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-22-2010), St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2009 and SEP-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (SEP-14-2009), St Public Notif requested (NOV-17-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-28-2009), St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2009 and JUN-2009, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-31-2009), St BCA signed (MAY-28-2010), St Compliance achieved (DEC-08-2010)
  • 3 other older health violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Oregon:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.7%
Whole state:

63.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

11.2%
Whole state:

8.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Monroe (2011 data):

  • Sterling Savings Bank: Monroe Branch at 165 North 5th Street, branch established on 1954/02/08. Info updated 2012/03/21: Bank assets: $9,207.8 mil, Deposits: $6,454.1 mil, headquarters in Spokane, WA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 192 total offices, Holding Company: Sterling Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Monroe:

Marital status in Monroe, OR
  • Never married: 30.7%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 3.1%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in Monroe:

  • High school or higher: 91.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
  • Unemployed: 7.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.7
Oregon average:

11.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monroe, OR (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic7,0772
Evangelical Protestant6,75850
Other4,16419
Mainline Protestant4,06511
Orthodox1602
None63,355-
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: 14
Benton County:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Here:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

0.33 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
This county:

1.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.01 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Benton County:

1.48 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

1.69 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 58
This county:

7.15 / 10,000 pop.
Oregon:

9.93 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

6.0%
State:

7.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

22.0%
Oregon:

25.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Benton County:

16.9%
Oregon:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Monroe:

47.2%
State:

49.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Monroe:

42.3%
Oregon:

46.8%

Average BMI:
Monroe:

29.0
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.3%
Oregon:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

12.2%
Oregon:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Monroe:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.8%
Oregon:

33.3%

General health condition:
Monroe:

53.7%
Oregon:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Monroe:

77.1%
Oregon:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Monroe, OR Residents
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
Financial Administration 1$4,592$55,1040$0
Sewerage 1$4,265$51,1800$0
Water Supply 1$4,265$51,1800$0
Judicial and Legal 1$4,501$54,0120$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,995$71,9400$0
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$1,421
Totals for Government 5$23,618$56,6831$1,421

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

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $60,000 ($89.29)
    Central Staff Services: $47,000 ($69.94)
    Financial Administration: $42,000 ($62.50)
    Sewerage: $38,000 ($56.55)
    General Public Buildings: $21,000 ($31.25)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($31.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($8.93)
    Libraries: $5,000 ($7.44)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($2.98)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $28,000 ($41.67)
    Other - Regular Highways: $2,000 ($2.98)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $163,000 ($242.56)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $87,000 ($129.46)

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

  • Charges - Sewerage: $142,000 ($211.31)
    Other: $7,000 ($10.42)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $35,000 ($52.08)
    Fines and Forfeits: $15,000 ($22.32)
    Rents: $7,000 ($10.42)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.49)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $21,000 ($31.25)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $37,000 ($55.06)
    Other: $10,000 ($14.88)
    General Local Government Support: $7,000 ($10.42)
  • Tax - Property: $216,000 ($321.43)

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

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,864,000 ($2773.81)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,807,000 ($2688.99)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $57,000 ($84.82)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $800,000 ($1190.48)

Strongest AM radio stations in Monroe:

  • KZTU (660 AM; 10 kW; JUNCTION CITY, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KPNW (1120 AM; 50 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUGN (590 AM; 5 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KOAC (550 AM; 5 kW; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KDUN (1030 AM; 50 kW; REEDSPORT, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KRVM (1280 AM; 5 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: LANE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 4J)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KORE (1050 AM; 5 kW; SPRINGFIELD-EUGENE, OR; Owner: SUPPORT CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KEED (1600 AM; 5 kW; EUGENE, OR; Owner: INTEGRITY MEDIA INCORPORATED)
  • KEX (1190 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPAM (860 AM; 50 kW; TROUTDALE, OR; Owner: PAMPLIN BROADCASTING-OREGON, INC.)
  • KOTK (1080 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - PORTLAND RADIO, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monroe:

  • KDUK-FM (104.7 FM; FLORENCE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFLY (101.5 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K207BX (89.3 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)
  • K203BT (88.5 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K214CI (90.7 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KODZ (99.1 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEHK (102.3 FM; BROWNSVILLE, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KLVU (107.1 FM; SWEET HOME, OR; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KKNU (93.1 FM; SPRINGFIELD-EUGENE, OR; Owner: MCKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KMGE (94.5 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: MCKENZIE RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KUJZ (95.3 FM; CRESWELL, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZEL-FM (96.1 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KNRQ-FM (97.9 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KHPE (107.9 FM; ALBANY, OR; Owner: INTEGRITY MEDIA, INC.)
  • KWAX (91.1 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: STATE OF OREGON ACTING BY & THROUGH)
  • K264AA (100.7 FM; CORVALLIS, ETC., OR; Owner: THE KBOO FOUNDATION)
  • KLOO-FM (106.3 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLCC (89.7 FM; EUGENE, OR; Owner: LANE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • K276BU (103.1 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • K243AL (96.5 FM; CORVALLIS, OR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Monroe:

  • KLSR-TV (Channel 34; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KVAL-TV (Channel 13; EUGENE, OR; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - OREGON TV, L.L.C.)
  • KEPB-TV (Channel 28; EUGENE, OR; Owner: OREGON PUBLIC BROADCASTING)
  • KMTR (Channel 16; EUGENE, OR; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • KEVU-LP (Channel 23; EUGENE, OR; Owner: CALIFORNIA OREGON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEZI (Channel 9; EUGENE, OR; Owner: KEZI, INC.)
  • KAMK-LP (Channel 53; EUGENE, OR; Owner: ROSEBURG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMOR-LP (Channel 51; EUGENE, OR; Owner: ACKERLEY MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • K36FJ (Channel 36; EUGENE, OR; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Monroe fatal accident list:

Apr 24, 2015 03:03 PM, Sr-99w (Odot 91), Lat: 44.312844, Lon: -123.295450, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 89ft / 27.5mTotal length
  • 17,767Total average daily traffic
  • 3,079Total average daily truck traffic
  • 21,438Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Monroe)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • Fire Dept 680 Commercial St (Lat: 44.316500 Lon: -123.298417), Call Sign: KFF239,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2023, Expiration Date: 06/14/2033, Registrant: Monroe Rural Fire Protection District, 680 Commercial Street, Monroe, OR 97456, Phone: (541) 847-5170, Email:

  • 25154 Orchard Tract Road (Lat: 44.321944 Lon: -123.319444), Type: Pole, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQGF322,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.490 MHz, 156.090 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2016, Expiration Date: 12/29/2026, Certifier: Jim Swinyard, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 794-3787, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 44.361833 Lon: -123.287583, Call Sign: WQVF708,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.450 MHz, 456.900 MHz, 466.125 MHz, Grant Date: 01/28/2015, Expiration Date: 01/28/2025, Certifier: Matt Crocker, Registrant: Radio Licensing Service, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 659-1240, Fax: (503) 659-4723, Email:

  • MONROE HS, Lat: 44.318056 Lon: -123.297111, Call Sign: WRJQ961,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2020, Expiration Date: 10/14/2030, Certifier: Bill M Crowson, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 11869 Teale St, Culver City, CA 90230, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

42 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Monroe)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: MAULE MX-7-180A (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 3110Y, N3110Y, N-3110Y, Serial Number: 20024C, Year manufactured: 1995, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2009
    Registrant (Individual): Chad Goracke, 25790 Old River Rd, Monroe, OR 97456
  • Aircraft: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 495YB, N495YB, N-495YB, Serial Number: 120104, Year manufactured: 2010, Airworthiness Date: 12/22/2016, Certificate Issue Date: 07/18/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Gale W Bowers, Po Box 143, Monroe, OR 97456
  • Aircraft: MAULE M-5-210C (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5639N, N5639N, N-5639N, Serial Number: 6206C, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 05/07/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 95718 Territorial Hwy, Monroe, OR 97456
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7088B, N7088B, N-7088B, Serial Number: 18-5170, Year manufactured: 1956, Airworthiness Date: 02/20/1997, Certificate Issue Date: 05/03/2001
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John J Parker, Po Box 83, Monroe, OR 97456, Other Owners: Sara J Parker
  • Aircraft: BELL UH-1L (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING T53-L-13 (1400 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 157LC, N157LC, N-157LC, Serial Number: 157856, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 08/14/1986, Certificate Issue Date: 03/26/1987
    Registrant (Corporation): Timberline Air Service Inc, 24155 Hewett Road, Monroe, OR 97456
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/19/2017

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 19. The highest number of reported fires - 34 took place in 2008, and the least - 1 in 2017. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Monroe, OR When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (47.4%), and Structure Fires (38.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Monroe, OR
    • 15347.4%Outside Fires
    • 12338.1%Structure Fires
    • 3711.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 103.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Monroe, OR
Most common first names in Monroe, OR among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James1571.8 years
George1371.5 years
Robert1175.7 years
Mary1178.5 years
Charles1171.6 years
William1072.9 years
John1075.4 years
Richard973.1 years
Joseph970.6 years
Lillian785.4 years
Most common last names in Monroe, OR among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1282.1 years
Thompson874.6 years
Miller769.3 years
Jones775.4 years
Larkin781.9 years
Foster678.8 years
Williams671.0 years
Trask669.6 years
Goracke680.8 years
Lee578.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monroe, OR
  • 52.7%Electricity
  • 21.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.9%Wood
  • 9.0%Other fuel
  • 2.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monroe, OR
  • 91.1%Electricity
  • 8.9%Wood


Monroe compared to Oregon state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
There are 5 pilots and 4 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 6 patent applications in 2008-2024.