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Monticello, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Drew County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,320
Population
775/sq mi density
$27,998
Median Income
$23,857 per capita
$128,900
Home Value
$163,088 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
403
Violent Crime/100K
3,062 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,998 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
403 violent crimes/100K (6% 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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 11.0 sq mi (28.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 775/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6248°N, 91.7937°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Drew County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (PBF) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.3 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in |
Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.3").