Mill Rock Bridge, Spanning Big Bear Creek
Monmouth’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 281 in 1900, 129 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1891 on.
- 1855Monmouth is settled
MonmouthIA
A town of 128, settled in 1855.
Canton School · Photo: Kevin Schuchmann · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
128
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$281K
+13.3% in a year
Household income
$52K
median
Median age
56.5
years
Jobs based here
1
A commuter town
Is Monmouth a good place to live?
Monmouth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
128 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Monmouth: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Monmouth, and how to reach them.
PowerInterstate Power and Light17.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMonmouth Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Monmouth’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereJackson County AuditorJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code5230952309 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monmouth.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Monmouth is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Since 2014, Monmouth has seen 3 flood insurance claims paid out. On expected storm and flood damage, Monmouth sits above 79% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 45% come from inland flooding and 12% from drought.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
3
paid flood claims since 2014
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Monmouth stands out in Iowa and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
Monmouth’s income of the median household is $52,000, where Iowa’s towns sit at $69,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Among residents in the town, 18% live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Dubuque (36%), Maquoketa (8%) and Cascade (3%). Half of commuters travel less than 30 miles.
0%work in town
| Monmouth | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Monmouth0%
Dubuque36%
Maquoketa8%
Cascade3%
Peosta3%
30 mi
median commute distance
1
jobs based in Monmouth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Monmouth’s year
Monmouth’s peak summer temperature is 83°F.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–32°
Spring38–59°
Summer61–82°
Fall41–61°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A larger share of households are owner-occupiers in Monmouth than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
Zillow values the typical Monmouth home at about $281,000, up 13.3% in a year, 19% above the Iowa typical home.
$281KZillow home value
Typical home value
Monmouth$281K
Iowa$237K
+13.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Monmouth is
20% of Monmouth adults binge drink. CDC measures, 32 in all: Monmouth beats Iowa on 3 and trails on 7. Among 141 Iowa towns, just one has a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Monmouth. Two figures for adults here: 39% have high blood pressure, 41% have obesity.
| Monmouth | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 32% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
3 better22 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Monmouth | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 73.7% | 66.6% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81% | 77.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.9% |
Jackson County Regional Health Center
10.7 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Monmouth
16pages on Monmouth
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Monmouth; the nearest are
Divine Word CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Epworth25.5 mi$15,600 tuitionKirkwood Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Cedar Rapids41.1 mi$6,176 in-state tuitionUniversity of IowaUniversity or college · Public · Iowa City44.1 mi$11,283 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Monmouth residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Monmouth for work
Where Monmouth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1jobs based in Monmouth
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Monmouth
City in Iowa, United States
Monmouth is a city in Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 129 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1856
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 755 ft
- ZIP code
- 52309
Questions about Monmouth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Monmouth, IA a good place to live?
Monmouth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.