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
70
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
73
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 26 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 87/100.