Monroe, LA GIS Map
Monroe is a city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, with a population of about 47,877. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Population
- 47,877
- Elevation
- 77 ft
- Coordinates
- 32.5093, -92.1193
- ZIP codes (10)
- 71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210 …
- Land area
- 29.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About Monroe, LA
Monroe is the ninth-largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and is the parish seat and largest city of Ouachita Parish. With a 2020 census-tabulated population of 47,702, it is the principal city of the Monroe metropolitan statistical area, the second-largest metropolitan area in North Louisiana.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Monroe
- West Monroe, LA2 mi
- Ruston, LA30 mi
- El Dorado, AR58 mi
- Minden, LA68 mi
- Vicksburg, MS73 mi
- Natchitoches, LA77 mi
- Natchez, MS78 mi
- Monticello, AR80 mi
Other Cities in Ouachita County
GIS Data for Monroe, LA
The Monroe map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Monroe without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Monroe Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
47,004
Households
18,335
Median household income
$40,505
Median age
35 years
Median home value
$198,900
Median gross rent
$886/mo
Owner-occupied homes
47.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32.4%
Below poverty level
35.9%
Land area
29.7 sq mi
Population density
1,581 / sq mi
County
Monroe Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
48,815
April 2020 (estimates base)
47,706
July 2024 estimate
46,622
Change 2010-2020
-2.3%
Change 2020-2024
-2.3%
Photos of Monroe
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Monroe
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Monroe.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Federal Bldg/Courthouse | 201 Jackson St, 71201 | Owned | 44,806 | — |
| 1120 Plaza Blvd | 1120 Plaza Blvd, 71201 | Leased | 10,752 | Dec 2026 |
| Cross Keys Bank Building | 1401 Hudson Ln, 71201 | Leased | 5,775 | Jan 2032 |
| Cross Keys Bank Building | 1401 Hudson Ln, 71201 | Leased | 5,775 | Jan 2032 |
| Century Tower La1534 | 201 Century Villiage Blvd Suite 340, 71203 | Leased | 5,591 | Jan 2035 |
| Monroe Regional Airport | 5400 Operations Rd Room 200, 71203 | Leased | 2,844 | Sep 2031 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Monroe
General soil map unit at the city center: Sterlington-Rilla-Portland-Hebert
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat poorly drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 27.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Hebert34%
Alfisols · Aeric Epiaqualfs
- Rilla16%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Portland14%
Inceptisols · Vertic Epiaquepts
- Sterlington11%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Portland8%
Inceptisols · Vertic Epiaquepts
- Rilla4%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Monroe
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Monroe Rgnl Ap, La weather station, elevation 79 ft, 4.6 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Aug · avg high 94°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 37°F
Annual precipitation
55.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 57 | 61 | 69 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 93 | 94 | 89 | 79 | 67 | 59 |
| Avg low °F | 37 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 54 | 44 | 39 |
| Precip. in | 5.15 | 4.65 | 5.21 | 5.83 | 4.43 | 4.45 | 3.94 | 3.56 | 3.55 | 4.95 | 4.16 | 5.22 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Monroe
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ouachita Parish, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 87.5 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- Ice StormVery High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- TornadoRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Winter WeatherRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Monroe FAQ
What county is Monroe in?
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Monroe, Louisiana is located in Ouachita County.
What is the population of Monroe?
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Monroe has a population of about 47,877, making it the number 9 of the 37 Louisiana cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Monroe?
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The elevation of Monroe is approximately 77 feet (23 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Monroe?
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ZIP codes for Monroe include 71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213, 71217.
What time zone is Monroe in?
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Monroe is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is Monroe from Baton Rouge?
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Monroe is about 152 miles from Baton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, in a straight line.
How far is Monroe from New Orleans?
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Monroe is about 214 miles from New Orleans, the largest city in Louisiana listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Monroe?
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Cities near Monroe include West Monroe, LA (2 miles); Ruston, LA (30 miles); El Dorado, AR (58 miles); Minden, LA (68 miles); Vicksburg, MS (73 miles).
Local notes for Monroe, LA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.