Monroe County, FL

County in Florida, South · ranked on 47 metrics

Rank among US counties

Monroe County, FL is a county in Florida with a population of 78,797 (737th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 58th of 2,916), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 224th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (320th of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,057th of 3,092).

Population
78,797
737th highest of 3,094
Density
80.2
1,078th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-4.89%
2,831st highest of 3,094
Area
983
693rd highest of 3,094
Region
South
Florida

At a glance

Median household income
$87,738
357th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$780,600
36th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$1,999
47th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
2.8%
2,806th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
10.6%
2,165th highest of 3,094
College degree
38.6%
320th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
25.5%
2,858th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
14.6%
536th highest of 2,916
Average commute
20 minutes
2,516th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
89.9%
855th highest of 3,094
Climate
76.7°F average
67°F in January, 84°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +18.3
58.8% Republican, 40.5% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

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Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Heating Degree Days per Year178
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1st of 3,050
  2. Adults with Obesity (%)25.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 58th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Depression (%)17.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 57th of 2,916
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)2.8%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 224th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)12.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 285th of 2,916
  6. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)38.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    320th of 3,094
  7. Median Household Income$87,738
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    357th of 3,093
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 382nd of 2,916
  9. Median Income$87,738
    Poorest Counties
    357th of 2,000
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)19.5
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    579th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Cooling Degree Days per Year4,460
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    3,050th of 3,050
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$780,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,057th of 3,092
  3. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$1,999
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    3,044th of 3,090
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)14.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,370th of 2,916
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)19.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,254th of 2,916
  6. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)74.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,643rd of 2,916
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,001st of 3,094
  8. Poverty Rate (%)10.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    930th of 3,094
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)9.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 814th of 2,916
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)89.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    855th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (69), weakest Economics (64). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 15 of 18
  2. Virginia Beach city, VA78% similar
    Compared on 17 of 18
  3. York County, VA76% similar
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  5. Madison County, IL74% similar
    Compared on 13 of 18

Quick answers

What is the population of Monroe County, FL?
Monroe County, FL has a population of 78,797, 737th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Monroe County, FL rank best at?
Among US counties, Monroe County, FL ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 58th of 2,916); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 224th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (320th of 3,094).
Where does Monroe County, FL rank worst?
Monroe County, FL ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (3,057th of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Monroe County, FL?
Rankodex ranks Monroe County, FL on 47 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

47 metrics with a value for this place, in 14 topics