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West Monroe, LA

Ouachita ParishElev. 25 m
Population
12,837
Median home
$174,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
18
Sex offenders
15

Overview

About West Monroe

West Monroe is a city in Louisiana with about 12,837 residents. West Monroe sits in Ouachita Parish. The median age is 36 and the median household income is $46,663. Homes carry a median value of $174,400, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (47.9%). Around 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,837
Median age
36
Median household income
$46,663
Per-capita income
$26,172
Poverty rate
26.9%
High-school grad or higher
85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg. commute
17 min
Work from home
3.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White47.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black39.4%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.9%
Sales & office21.2%
Service21%
Production, transportation & material moving17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$174,400
Median gross rent
$815/mo
Owner-occupied
43.9%
Median year built
1976
Households
5,307
Avg. household size
2.34

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

West Monroe has 18 public schools — 12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading81%
Math77%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

West Monroe High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
West Ouachita High SchoolHighGrades 8–12
Good Hope Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Riser Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West Ridge Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Woodlawn Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Boley Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Claiborne SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Crosley Elementary SchoolElementary
Drew Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
George Welch Elementary SchoolElementary
Highland Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Kiroli Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Lenwil Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime252% above national
West Monroe1,359
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 36% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime206% above national
West Monroe5,968
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 19% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Monroe Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Monroe.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Ouachita County
Ice stormVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Monroe is in Ouachita County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Monroe sits in Ouachita Parish. Elevation ~25 m.

Map of West Monroe
West Monroe, LA
Where West Monroe is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerWest Monroe
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Allen-Barringer HouseRawls CabinMcClendon HouseFirst United Methodist ChurchKey--Mize House
Notable people from West Monroe
James D. HalsellWebb PierceSadie RobertsonMike SmithKay RobertsonStephen BabcockWilliam Norris IIIAndre YoungLarry AndersonMike Howell
People searches in West Monroe
Michael Smith (2)John Smith (2)James Smith (2)David Smith (2)Robert Smith (2)Michael Johnson (2)John JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Monroe (4 mi)Bastrop (23 mi)Ruston (28 mi)Minden (66 mi)Natchitoches (77 mi)Pineville (82 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Monroe, LA (15)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Monroe, Louisiana.

Edward Benjamin Jackson, 51
West Monroe · Ouachita County · 71292
AKA Edward B Jackson, Eddie Jackson
Joshua B Johnson, 51
West Monroe · Ouachita County · 71291
Reginald C Brown, 55ABSCONDER
West Monroe · Ouachita County · 71292
AKA Charles Brown
Jason Christopher Johnson, 46
West Monroe · 71291
Christopher Maurice Nelson, 37
West Monroe · Cumberland County · 71292
AKA Christopher M Nelson
Richard Brian Lewis, 58
West Monroe · 71292
William Joseph Carter, 56
West Monroe · 71292
AKA Joe Carter, Smiley Carter
Orveonta Nmn Washington, 41
West Monroe · 71292
AKA David Carter, Orveanta Washington
David Thomas, 23
West Monroe · 71292
AKA David D Thomas
Michael Anthony Taylor, 46
West Monroe · 71292
Robert C Scott, 56
West Monroe · 71291
Robert G Jones, 37
West Monroe · 71292
James Luther King, 53
West Monroe · 71292
James Doyle Taylor, 56
West Monroe · 71292
Michael A Hernandez, 45
West Monroe · 71292

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

West Monroe — frequently asked

What is the population of West Monroe, Louisiana?
West Monroe has a population of about 12,837, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Monroe?
The median home value in West Monroe is $174,400, and the median gross rent is $815/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Monroe safe? What is the crime rate?
West Monroe Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 1,359 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Monroe face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ouachita County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, heat wave, lightning.
How many schools are in West Monroe?
West Monroe has 18 public schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Monroe?
Public registry data lists 15 registered sex offenders in or near West Monroe. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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