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WELCOME 41/341 from Jonesboro to Perry. Forsyth, along with the community of Bolingbroke, is also part of the Antiques Trail. people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 22 percent. The median home cost in Monroe County is $157,200. Monroe County’s cost of living is Members of the Persons family in front of Farmers Bank, Forsyth, ca. 1940. Living Here As of 2012, Monroe County’s population is estimated at 26,637 6 7% lower than the U.S. average. The per student expenditure in Monroe County public schools is $8,200. There are approximately 17 students per teacher in Monroe County schools. Monroe County’s population is 70 percent white, 28 percent black and 2 percent other. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau estimates) Climate Monroe County enjoys the pleasure of a warm, mild climate. Spring temperatures approach the mid-80s (degrees F) by May with July and August high temperatures registering at nearly 91 degrees. Winter lows rarely drop below freezing. The county has had a wet 2013 almost totalling its average annual rainfall of 60 inches per year by September. Spring and fall are generally the wettest times of year. Snowfall averages barely over a half inch annually, though the county did get 4 inches of snow in 2010. DID YOU KNOW? Monroe County occupies 397 square miles, making it the 59th largest county (out of 159) in the state of Georgia. (Source: Georgia County Guide) (Source: Monroe County Extension Service) Welcome Home: The Forsyth-Monroe County Relocation Guide and Membership Directory