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Monkton, United Kingdom
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Monkton is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 930. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 930 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 55.5136°, -4.5934° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Scotland |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.9 inches (1,065 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,944 |
| Median Age | 40.6 years |
About Monkton
Monkton is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 930. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Monkton vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Monkton vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,944 |
| 34% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,944 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 32% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 85 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,800 |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,249 |
| 7% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 63.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Housing Units | 372 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 708.3 sq mi (1,834.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 55.5136°N, 4.5934°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 720 | HEBRIDES (SCOTLAND) | Questionable Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Monkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 39°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.0% |
| 48% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Total Area | 708.3 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 60.0% |
| Public Transit | 18.0% |
| Work from Home | 24.0% |
Schools in Monkton
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwick Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Glenburn Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St Ninian's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Monkton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Monkton
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn Classical | classical | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Clyde Built Radio | arts, community radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Linn Jazz | jazz | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Celtic Music Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Orryy Live | 24/7, bouncy | MP3 | |
| Capital FM Glasgow | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Buena Vida | community radio, multi genre | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Impact-Digital-Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Go Radio Glasgow | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quality Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Johnstone Sound | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Jambo! Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| HBSA Hospital Radio | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart FM Glasgow | — | AAC 48 kbps | |
| Sunny G Community Radio | community | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Buena Vida | community radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 100.8 Home Radio | — | MP3 |
Museums in Monkton
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayr Through the Ages - The Heritage Hub | ||||
| Bachelor's Club | ||||
| Batchelor's Club | ||||
| Big Idea | ||||
| Burns Cottage | ||||
| Burns House Museum | ||||
| Dean Castle Country Park Rural Life Centre | ||||
| Dick Institute | ||||
| Dundonald Castle Vistor Centre | ||||
| North Ayrshire Heritage Centre | ||||
| Robert Burns Birthplace Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum | ||||
| Scottish Maritime Museum Puffer Café and Shop | ||||
| Wellwood Burns Centre and Museum |
Libraries in Monkton
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloway Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Andrew Fisher Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bellfield Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bourtreehill Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dalry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dreghorn Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forehill Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hurlford Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Irvine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilbirnie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kilwinning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maybole Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Prestwick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Springside Library and Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Stevenston Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Lorimer Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Troon Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Monkton
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Indoor Market |
Hotels in Monkton
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Monkton
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Monkton
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Monkton
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Monkton
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Monkton
2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Monkton
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Monkton
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Monkton
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Monkton
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Snow Factor | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Monkton
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | GLA | Large Airport |
| Glasgow Prestwick Airport | PIK | Large Airport |
| Benston Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Blair Drummond Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Buchlyvie Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bute Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Carlung Farm | — | Small Airport |
| Castle Kennedy Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Cumbernauld Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Glenswinton Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kier Garden Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kilkerran UL | — | Small Airport |
| Lennox Plunton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Mayfield Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nethershields Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| New Grimmet Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| South Barnbeth Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Stonehill Farm Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Strathaven Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Thornhill Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Wigtown Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Monkton
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Monkton Post Office | |
| Prestwick Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Monkton
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethany Hall | |
| Bute Hall | |
| Monkton and Prestwick North Church | |
| New Life Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Monkton?
Monkton has a population of 930 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 708.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.
Is Monkton expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,944, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,800 (11% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.
What is the weather like in Monkton?
Monkton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.9 inches.
How is the job market in Monkton?
Monkton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 85 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Monkton?
The median home value in Monkton is $249,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 63.0%.
How are the schools in Monkton?
50.0% of adults in Monkton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Monkton?
90% of residents speak only English at home. 21.4% of residents have a disability.