Monroe County
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Monroe County, centered on the lively city of Bloomington, is known for its lively college town atmosphere, beautiful green spaces, and thriving arts and food scenes. Home to Indiana University, the area blends historic charm, cultural events, and outdoor activities, attracting students, families, and visitors alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
46,274
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.16°, -86.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,455
Local Cost
$1,560
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
89
English
98
Temperature
12.2°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-0.3°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-25.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1239 mm
Internet Speed
160 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
1
Cafes
21
Nightlife
14
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BMG
Distance
8 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 87/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.