Monmouth, Oregon
Monmouth is a city of 11,428 people in Polk County, Oregon, founded in 1859.
Why visit Monmouth
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Independence Historic District, Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church and Inspriation Garden.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 35°F.
Weather in Monmouth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monmouth
Monmouth () is a city of Polk County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was named after Monmouth, Illinois, the origin of its earliest settlers. The population is 11,110 as of the 2020 Census; and Monmouth is part of the Salem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Western Oregon University.
From the Wikipedia article Monmouth, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks5
Independence Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Oregon, USA
Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Church building in Independence, United States of America
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Jensen Arctic Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
Museum at Western Oregon University
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes29
Habebah Coffee & Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant · Mediterranean, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
110 Main Street West
Dry Town Tap Station
Bar and pub
180 Main Street East, Monmouth
Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-20:00
17 more on the map.
History
Monmouth was settled in 1853 by a group of pioneers who allocated 640 acres (2.6 km2) to build both a city and a "college under the auspices of the Christian Church", and proceeds from the sale of these lands were used to found Monmouth University, currently known as Western Oregon University.
For decades, Monmouth was a dry town that banned the sale of alcoholic beverages in supermarkets, restaurants and bars. Monmouth's status as the last dry town in Oregon was ended by a popular vote in the November 2002 election.
From the History section of Monmouth, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
1275 E Street, Independence
St Hilda's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.5 mi
245 Main Street West, Monmouth
Shopping5
Roth's Fresh Markets
Grocery · 0.5 mi
1517 Monmouth Independence Highway, Monmouth
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Monmouth
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 35°F | 7.5 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 36°F | 5.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 38°F | 5.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 2.4 in |
| Jun | 73°F | 49°F | 1.5 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 0.3 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 52°F | 0.5 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 49°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 38°F | 7.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 35°F | 8.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Dallas 2 Ne (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Polk County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2012-03-02: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Salem - Willamette Valley Airport (SLE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Independence 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Dallas 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Salem 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Four Corners 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Keizer 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Hayesville 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Albany 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Corvallis 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- McMinnville 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Lebanon 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monmouth oregon main street, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EV charging station in Monmouth (8122689460), Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0
- WOU-Todd-Hall, 77duda77, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church Independence, 46percent, Public domain
- Independence Heritage Museum, Katr67, Public domain
- Jensen Arctic Museum 2 - Western Oregon University - Monmouth Oregon, Tedder, CC BY 3.0
- WP 20131004 003, Capitanohack, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Burford-Stanley House2 NRHP 100007458 Polk County, OR, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burford-Stanley House NRHP 100007458 Polk County, OR, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forming a triglyceride, Gknapp15, CC BY-SA 4.0
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