What are the schools like in Monmouth, IL?

Monmouth is served primarily by Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Monmouth?

The median household income in Monmouth, IL is $58,991 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.7%.

What is the weather like in Monmouth, IL?

Monmouth has an average high temperature of 31.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.6 inches.

Monmouth, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Monmouth, IL affordable or expensive?

Monmouth's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Monmouth is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,000 and the median rent is $653 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Monmouth, IL?

Monmouth has a violent crime rate of 366.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1371.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Monmouth, IL a Good Place to Live?

Monmouth is a small town of 8,764 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,991 and a 10.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Monmouth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Monmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Monmouth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Monmouth's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Monmouth costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Monmouth, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$653	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,991	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Monmouth's violent crime rate is 366.4 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

366.4 /100k

Property Crime

1371.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Monmouth is served primarily by Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Monmouth, IL	National Avg
School District	Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Monmouth sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation and 25.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Monmouth, IL
Average High — January	31.4°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.4"
Annual Snowfall	25.6"

Demographics

Metric	Monmouth, IL	National Avg
Population	8,764	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.6%	18.9%
Asian	2.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kirkwood, IL 6 mi Cameron, IL 7 mi Little York, IL 9 mi Alexis, IL 11 mi Biggsville, IL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Monmouth

Monmouth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61462

Monmouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monmouth, IL affordable or expensive?

Monmouth's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Monmouth roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,000 and median rent is $653/month.

What is the crime rate in Monmouth, IL?

Monmouth's violent crime rate is 366.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1371.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Monmouth?

Public schools in Monmouth are operated by Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Monmouth, IL a good place to live?

Monmouth, IL has a population of 8,764, a median household income of $58,991, and an unemployment rate of 10.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Monmouth?

Monmouth averages 31.4°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches with about 25.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Monmouth?

Monmouth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61462.

What is the population of Monmouth?

The population of Monmouth, Illinois is 8,764 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Monmouth?

Key numbers for living in Monmouth: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $90,000, median household income $58,991, crime index 84 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Monmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.