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Crime in West Monroe summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in West Monroe. Key points include:
There were 871 total crimes in West Monroe in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in West Monroe is 7,042.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in West Monroe is 1,156.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in West Monroe is 5,886.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in West Monroe is 232.31% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In West Monroe Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
West Monroe / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 871 | 7,042.4 | 2,816.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 143 | 1,156.2 | 519.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.1 | 10.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 153.6 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 109 | 881.3 | 436.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 728 | 5,886.2 | 2,296.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 122 | 986.4 | 405.4 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 558 | 4,511.6 | 1,636.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 388.1 | 254.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in West Monroe summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in West Monroe. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in West Monroe is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in West Monroe is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in West Monroe is $194,938.
The median income in West Monroe is $49,386.
West Monroe's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In West Monroe Comparison Table
| Living Expense | West Monroe | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 71 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
West Monroe, LA Weather
The average high in West Monroe is 76.3° and the average low is 53.2°.
There are 68.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | West Monroe |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 53.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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West Monroe Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in West Monroe
The current population in West Monroe is 12,729. The population has decreased 2.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,729 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,837 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 12,987 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 13,103 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 12,431 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 12,583 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 12,756 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 12,874 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 13,031 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 13,032 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,073 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,093 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 13,085 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,086 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 13,088 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in West Monroe
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West Monroe is:
45.6% White with 5,800 White residents.
41.1% African American with 5,237 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 115 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 3 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.0% Two Or More with 258 Two Or More residents.
10.2% Hispanic with 1,292 Hispanic residents.
| Race | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 41.1% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.2% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in West Monroe
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West Monroe is 52.4% female with 6,669 female residents.
West Monroe is 47.6% male with 6,059 male residents.
| Gender | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in West Monroe for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in West Monroe completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in West Monroe completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in West Monroe completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in West Monroe completed some college.
4.0% of adults in West Monroe completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in West Monroe completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in West Monroe completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in West Monroe completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in West Monroe completed doctorate degree.
| Education | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For West Monroe, Louisiana
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13.1% of households in West Monroe earn Less than $10,000.
7.5% of households in West Monroe earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in West Monroe earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.0% of households in West Monroe earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in West Monroe earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in West Monroe earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in West Monroe earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in West Monroe earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in West Monroe earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.9% of households in West Monroe earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | West Monroe | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.1% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.5% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
