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Monroe Center, IL

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Population
406
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
852 ft
Median Home Value
$164,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,056
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Monroe Center

Monroe Center is a quiet village in Ogle County, sitting just southeast of Rockford among open farmland and rolling hills. It offers relaxed country living with a straightforward commute, thanks to quick access to Interstate 39 and Route 72. With Kilbuck Creek and local fishing ponds nearby, the area has plenty of scenic charm for people looking to escape busier suburbs. Families are served by the Meridian school district, adding to the small-town community feel that makes this peaceful corner of northern Illinois so appealing.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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