About Monroe
Set in the southern part of Utah, Monroe is a small town, home to 2,711 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Monroe holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 759 residents per square mile.
📰 Monroe News Today
- Monroe Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Monroe Canyon Road closes temporarily with no estimated reopening time ABC4 Utah · Jul 28
- Elmer Wayne Peterson Obituary Apr 8, 2026 Magleby Mortuary · Apr 8
- Aaron Wade Cook Obituary (2026) - Monroe, UT - Springer Turner Funeral Home - Richfield Legacy obituary · Jun 19
- Utah ranchers using virtual fencing for grazing after Monroe Canyon fire KSL News · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monroe Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Monroe — but the Utah one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Utah, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Utah — one of 334 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Monroe
- Monroe School
- South Sevier High
- South Sevier Middle
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateUtah
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,711
Rank in state#111 of 255
Land area3.57 sq mi
Density759/sq mi
Coordinates38.6230, -112.1196