Monticello, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County
Monticello, AR
At a Glance
How Monticello Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Monticello's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Monticello residents earn a median household income of $27,998 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,857. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 520 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $128,900 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,102. Median rent is $676/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,248/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.