Monroe County, Kentucky Real Estate Listings and Moving Services
Monroe County is found in the state of Kentucky. With an area of 332 square miles, Monroe County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in population it is near the bottom with 1,175 residents. Monroe County's population density of rural makes it one of the most predominantly populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Tompkinsville, with a population of 8,710.
Monroe County is one of the
affluent regions in the state. The median income for Monroe County residents is $23,324, putting the area in in the bottom half of all counties in Kentucky. In keeping with this, the average home value in Monroe County is $59,107, on par with the state average of $81,445.
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The area spending on education in Monroe County is $7,271 per student per year, the lowest in the state (and reflecting the high importance given to education in the region). The student-teacher ratio in Monroe County schools is 15 students to a teacher.
Commute times for inhabitants of Monroe County are typically around 22 min., slightly shorter than the figure for Kentucky as a whole.