West Monroe, Louisiana
Quick Statistics
West Monroe is a community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, home to about 12,729 people spread across 8.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,795 a year, and a typical home is worth about $192,400. About 26.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Louisiana towns GeoStat tracks, West Monroe ranks number 40 of 488 in population, number 243 in median household income, number 134 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Monroe typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 37°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brownsville, LA | 1.8 mi. | 4,357 |
| 2. | Bawcomville, LA | 3.3 mi. | 2,804 |
| 3. | Claiborne, LA | 3.3 mi. | 13,308 |
| 4. | Monroe, LA | 4.3 mi. | 47,004 |
| 5. | Richwood, LA | 6.2 mi. | 3,839 |
| 6. | Lakeshore, LA | 7.0 mi. | 3,437 |
| 7. | Swartz, LA | 10.7 mi. | 4,110 |
| 8. | Calhoun, LA | 11.8 mi. | 420 |
What is the population of West Monroe, Louisiana?
West Monroe has a population of about 12,729 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Monroe, Louisiana in?
West Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median home value in West Monroe, Louisiana?
The median home value in West Monroe is about $192,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Monroe, Louisiana?
The median personal income in West Monroe is about $29,795 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Monroe, Louisiana?
Since 1950, 47 tornadoes have been recorded in Ouachita Parish. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Monroe, Louisiana?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 37 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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