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Monroe, LA — ZIP 71209

Population: 1,264 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.3 in

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
292
Days with Moderate air quality
74
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
18
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE, NORTHERN LOUISIANA MEDICAL CENTER, SERENITY SPRINGS SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,162
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71209?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71209?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71209?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71209?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71209?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71209?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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