Monticello, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,320 Population 775/sq mi density
$27,998 Median Income $23,857 per capita
$128,900 Home Value $166,102 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
544 Violent Crime/100K 1,248 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$27,998 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
544 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Monticello enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²)
Population Density775/sq mi
Coordinates33.6248°N, 91.7937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDrew County County
Nearest AirportPinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.98"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.1 / 100
Community Resilience43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2020.

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 93 km
Jun 10, 1994 4 km E of Junction City, Arkansas M3.2 106 km
Aug 11, 1996 9 km WSW of Shaw, Mississippi M3.1 85 km
Oct 26, 2002 3 km SE of Alligator, Mississippi M3.1 113 km
Mar 3, 2001 2 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M3.0 94 km
May 16, 2007 5 km SW of Calion, Arkansas M3.0 82 km
Dec 17, 2001 3 km WSW of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 97 km
Jan 9, 1997 6 km E of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 89 km
Feb 24, 2020 12 km ENE of Junction City, Arkansas M2.8 97 km
May 11, 2020 13 km SSE of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.8 95 km
Feb 11, 1991 10 km SSW of Clarksdale, Mississippi M2.7 123 km
Dec 24, 1997 7 km W of El Dorado, Arkansas M2.6 101 km
Oct 18, 2009 9 km SE of Redfield, Arkansas M2.6 90 km
Apr 11, 1996 9 km ENE of Biscoe, Arkansas M2.6 144 km
Jan 12, 2017 9 km E of Leola, Arkansas M2.6 89 km
Oct 20, 1999 8 km NE of Clarendon, Arkansas M2.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 2 218 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

428 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 485 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 17, 1978 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 28, 1975 EF4 31 km 7
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 33 km 5
May 10, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 24, 2007 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF3 92 km 3
Feb 24, 2001 EF3 34 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 84 km 0
May 14, 1983 EF3 66 km 0
Dec 3, 1982 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 8, 1979 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 20, 1976 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 20, 1972 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 1972 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 27, 1968 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 9, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 19, 1957 EF3 85 km 0
May 23, 1957 EF3 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,134 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 4,134 51 km
2006 MOLLICY WARREN 2,175 80 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,066 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,042 45 km
2012 LACEY 1,439 20 km
2010 DREW 1,283 25 km
2006 SHALLOW LAKE ROAD WEST 2 H 1,146 66 km
2013 SINGLETON CREEK 1,124 39 km
2007 BOULDIN HOUSE N 3F 1,061 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,057 58 km
2011 SHALLOW LAKE WEST 900 66 km
2000 SHALLOW LAKE W 892 66 km
1986 UNNAMED 889 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 839 68 km
2010 EAST CAMDEN 837 91 km
1989 SHALLOW LAKE 820 67 km
1996 RIDGE ROAD 804 66 km
2006 PINE ISLAND 757 60 km
2014 ARFSR-FY14-RX-JONES LAKE 752 64 km
1995 BOULDINHSE 748 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
March 56°F (13°C) 5.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
December 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in

Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (2.8").

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