Monticello, IA

Iowa · Jones County · Cedar Rapids Metro

Monticello is a small town in Iowa with a population of 4,055. Residents earn $67,788 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

4,055 Population 720/sq mi density

$67,788 Median Income $37,935 per capita

$160,500 Home Value $223,746 Zillow

$659 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr

154 Violent Crime/100K 1,308 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$67,788 median income, 0.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,500 home value, $659/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

154 violent crimes/100K (59% below avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $67,788

10% lower than US avg

Home Value $160,500

43% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 154/100K

59% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 19.4%

42% lower than US avg

Median Rent $659

43% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.3%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.3%

92% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.1%

83% lower than US avg

How Monticello Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,055

Median Age42.1 yrs

Density720/mi²

Male / Female51% / 49%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

Median Income$67,788

Per Capita$37,935

Unemployment0.3%

Poverty2.1%

County GDP$858M

Commute19 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$160,500

Rent$659

Ownership71.0%

Zillow$223,746

Housing Units1,980

Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

Violent154/100K

Property1,308/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault51/100K

Burglary282/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking15.3%

Depression21.3%

Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain40.2 in/yr

Sunny Days246/yr

Elevation837 ft (255 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.4%

High School+93.5%

Graduate+9.9%

School Score5.59

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%

Commute19 min

Broadband83.3%

EV Stations2

Libraries7

Is Monticello a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Monticello receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Monticello offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Monticello is $67,788, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Monticello is $160,500, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $659 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Monticello is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,308 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Monticello has a population of 4,055 with a density of 720 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.4% female and 50.6% male. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 2.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.2% of residents. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 15.1% of residents have a disability. 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

4,055

Total Population

720

People / sq mi

42.1yrs

Median Age

8% above US avg

6.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%

Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Monticello vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.2%

25% above US avg

Spanish 1.8%

87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Monticello vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Monticello is $67,788, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,935. The average weekly wage is $963, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87.8, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 4.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Monticello vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$67,788
	10% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,935
Avg Weekly Wage	$963
IRS Avg AGI	$78,129
Gini Index	0.395 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.3%
	92% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.1%
	83% below US avg
Establishments (County)	667
County GDP	$858M

Business (County)

Restaurants	39
Healthcare	43
Retail	68
Manufacturing	29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,197
	20% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.80 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.61%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.7 min
Drive Alone	85.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Monticello is $160,500, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,746, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 98.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $659 (43% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $788 for a one-bedroom to $989 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,980 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1966. The average annual property tax is $4,197 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 23.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$160,500
	43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$223,746
Median List Price	$208,750

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$208,750
$/Sq Ft	$105
Homes Sold	3
Sale-to-List Ratio	98.5%
Price Drops	0.0%
Inventory	8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$659
	43% below US avg
Rent Burden	23.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.0%
Owner-Occupied	71.0%
Renter-Occupied	29.0%
Housing Units	1,980
Median Year Built	1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,197
	20% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.61%

In Monticello, 38.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.1% of residents. 29.1% have high blood pressure. 15.3% are current smokers. 24.0% report binge drinking. 22.6% are physically inactive. 21.3% report depression. 17.5% experience frequent mental distress. 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,972. The dentist ratio is 1:2,606. 71.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Monticello vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.3%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.1%
High Blood Pressure	29.1%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	5.8%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	24.0%
Physical Inactivity	22.6%
Depression	21.3%
Mental Distress	17.5%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	34.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.1%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,972
Dentists	1:2,606
Mental Health	1:909
Checkup Rate	75.6%
Dental Visits	66.6%
Premature Death	5,993/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.6/10
Exercise Access	71.9%
Healthcare Facilities	43

Monticello has a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 residents, 59% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 51.3 per 100,000, robbery at 25.7, rape at 77.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,308 per 100,000, 33% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 949, burglary at 282, vehicle theft at 77 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 4 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Monticello receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Monticello vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	153.9/100K
	59% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	77.0/100K
Robbery	25.7/100K
Assault	51.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,308.4/100K
	33% below US avg
Burglary	282.2/100K
Theft	949.2/100K
Vehicle Theft	77.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	26
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	47.0°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	18°F (-8°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	837 ft (255 m)
Area	6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density	720/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2304°N, 91.1859°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Jones County County
Nearest Airport	Monticello Regional (MXO) 1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"

6% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.57"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	32.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	10.6 / 100
Community Resilience	78.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

647 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 453 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 15, 1968	EF5	78 km	5
Mar 13, 1990	EF4	19 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	98 km	0
Aug 12, 1974	EF4	28 km	0
Aug 26, 1965	EF4	84 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	47 km	1
Apr 30, 1954	EF4	49 km	0
May 25, 2008	EF3	80 km	0
May 21, 2004	EF3	56 km	0
Jul 27, 1995	EF3	58 km	0
May 9, 1995	EF3	77 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	40 km	0
Jun 19, 1993	EF3	35 km	0
Jul 13, 1992	EF3	7 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	88 km	0
May 8, 1988	EF3	63 km	0
May 30, 1985	EF3	74 km	2
Jun 20, 1974	EF3	81 km	1
May 13, 1974	EF3	83 km	0
Jul 12, 1971	EF3	29 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (939 ac, 2009).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2009	UNNAMED	939	97 km
2010	FOLEY	786	95 km
2011	ACE AUTO	676	88 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	18°F (-8°C)	1.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in
March	35°F (2°C)	2.3 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.2 in
May	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
June	69°F (21°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
July	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	71°F (21°C)	4.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.5 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.2 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	1.5 in

Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Monticello is located in Jones County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 62.3% of the vote, a 26.3-point margin. 83.3% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 43 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 85% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.3%

D 36%

Winner: Republican by 26.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	4
Traffic Accidents	26
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	19.4%
	42% below US avg
High School+	93.5%
Graduate Degree+	9.9%
School Test Score	5.59

C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	720/sq mi
Total Area	6.3 sq mi
County	Jones County County

Services

Broadband Access	83.3%
Avg Download Speed	86.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	21.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	7
Healthcare Facilities	43
Restaurants	39
Retail Stores	68

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.7 min
Drive Alone	85.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	4.2%

Average costs for common services in Monticello. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$220 ($132–$351)
Specialist Visit	$307 ($176–$483)
Urgent Care Visit	$176 ($88–$307)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,932 ($702–$4,390)
Dental Cleaning	$114 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling	$220 ($132–$351)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$66 ($44–$105)
Brake Pad Replacement	$263 ($132–$439)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$527 ($351–$878)
Battery Replacement	$176 ($88–$307)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair	$351 ($132–$702)
HVAC System Install	$6,146 ($3,512–$10,536)
Roof Repair	$878 ($351–$1,756)
Roof Replacement	$7,902 ($4,829–$13,170)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,317 ($439–$3,073)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,170 ($4,390–$26,340)
DUI Defense	$4,390 ($1,756–$8,780)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,317 ($702–$2,634)
Will Preparation	$439 ($176–$878)
Trust Preparation	$2,195 ($878–$4,390)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$132 ($66–$220)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$114)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.60 ($2.63–$4.83)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.07 ($2.20–$4.39)
Loaf of Bread	$3.34 ($2.20–$4.83)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.95 ($2.63–$5.71)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.83 ($3.51–$6.59)
Rice (per lb)	$0.88 ($0.53–$1.58)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$123 ($70–$220)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$105)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$75 ($44–$132)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$176 ($66–$439)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,756 ($1,054–$3,073)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$114)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($7.02–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$88 ($26–$220)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$66)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,054 ($527–$2,195)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$878 ($439–$1,756)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$351 ($176–$615)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$878 ($351–$2,195)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,975 ($4,390–$26,340)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming	$53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$263 ($132–$439)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$176 ($88–$351)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$661
Toddler	$569
Preschool	$569
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$446
Toddler	$439
Preschool	$439

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Jones County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	800	80	$44,153	0.89
Manufacturing	766	31	$65,727	1.49
Retail Trade	740	64	$33,503	1.18
Construction	633	76	$67,477	1.93
Accommodation & Food Services	497	40	$17,232	0.87
Wholesale Trade	353	55	$71,521	1.43
Finance & Insurance	191	37	$67,876	0.75
Professional & Technical Services	150	37	$80,382	0.34
Transportation & Warehousing	114	33	$49,234	0.43
Other Services	104	40	$35,939	0.55
Utilities	94	5	$101,472	3.95
Arts & Entertainment	82	10	$12,300	0.78
Administrative & Waste Services	81	21	$37,487	0.22
Educational Services	62	8	$27,220	0.48
Information & Technology	51	10	$53,710	0.44
Real Estate	36	23	$27,776	0.37
Management of Companies	8	6	$92,780	0.08

Schools in Monticello

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Monticello High School	High	366	26	14.1:1
Monticello Middle School	Middle	299	20	15.0:1
Carpenter Elementary School	Elementary	196	14	14.0:1
Shannon Elementary School	Elementary	144	12	12.0:1

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Radio Stations near Monticello

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
News Radio 600 WMT	news, talk	AAC

Campgrounds Near Monticello

4 campgrounds found near Monticello.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
SUGAR BOTTOM CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	234	$14–$260
GRANT RIVER	4.4/5	73	$14–$26
SANDY BEACH CAMP	4.4/5	56	$14–$28
Sugar Bottom Day Use Area	—	1	$50

National Parks Near Monticello

17 national parks and monuments found near Monticello.

Park	Type	Fee
Backbone State Park	State Park	Free
Bellevue State Park	State Park	Free
Belmont Mound State Park	State Park	Free
Cedar Rock	State Park	Free
Effigy Mounds National Monument	National Monument	Free
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Lake Macbride State Park	State Park	Free
Maquoketa Caves State Park	State Park	Free
Mound View State Trail	State Park	Free
Nelson Dewey State Park	State Park	Free
Palisades-Kepler State Park	State Park	Free
Pecatonica State Trail	State Park	Free
Pikes Peak State Park	State Park	Free
Ridgewood Area	State Park	Free
Wapsipinicon State Park	State Park	Free
Wildcat Den State Park	State Park	Free
Wyalusing State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Monticello

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,789	$44,269
2015	3,796	$47,083
2017	3,854	$51,341
2019	3,870	$53,068
2021	4,045	$57,851
2023	4,067	$67,788

Museums in Monticello

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	102 CHAMBER DRIVE	3194623925	$975,051
ANAMOSA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	600 E 1ST STREET	3194622183
ANAMOSA STATE PENITENTIARY ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		3194622386
DELAWARE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	COLLEGE SQUARE HWY 38	5639262639
FARLEY HISTRORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5634873711
NATIONAL FARM TOY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	1110 16TH AVENUE SOUTHEAST	5638752727
OLIN HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		3194844444
STONE CITY FOUNDATION	HISTORY MUSEUM		3194625874
TRI-COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5638523371
WYOMING HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5634883198

Libraries in Monticello

Name	Address	Annual Visits
ANAMOSA LIBRARY & LEARNING CENTER	600 E FIRST ST	55,471
ROSS & ELIZABETH BATY MONTICELLO PUBLIC LIBRARY	205 E GRAND ST	24,681
CASCADE PUBLIC LIBRARY	301 1ST AV W	13,797
OLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY	301 PARKWAY ST	6,785
HOPKINTON PUBLIC LIBRARY	110 1ST ST SE	4,576
WYOMING PUBLIC LIBRARY	109 W MAIN	4,050
WREGIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY	105 W BROADWAY ST	3,136
DELHI PUBLIC LIBRARY	316A FRANKLIN ST	2,710
MARTELLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL MUSEUM	202 SOUTH ST	2,500
MORLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY	507 VINE ST	740

Farmers Markets in Monticello

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Website
Anamosa Farmers Market	Corner of Scott and Main Streets
Cascade Farmers Market	Riverview Park			Visit
Dyersville Area Farmers' Market	Hwy 136	05/14/2015 to 10/08/2015	Thu: 2:00 PM-5:30 PM;	Visit
Monticello Farmers Market	South Main Street	May to October	Wed:3:00 pm - 5:30 pm;Sat:7:00 am - 11:00 am;	Visit

Hotels in Monticello

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cobblestone Inn & Suites

Restaurants in Monticello

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Darrell's A Family Tradition

Clinics in Monticello

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jones Regional Medical Center Family Medicine – Monticello

Banks in Monticello

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citizens State Bank

DuTrac Community Credit Union

Fidelity Bank & Trust

Ohnward Bank & Trust

Golf Courses in Monticello

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monticello Golf Club

Breweries in Monticello

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bent-rim The	Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants, Cascade, IA, Other Business Services,	1017 2nd Ave S E	5638527399
General Store Pub	Bars, IA, Restaurant, Beverages, Anamosa Ia, Brew Pubs, Anamosa Brewers, Restaurants, Malt Beverage	12612 Stone City Rd	13194624399, 3194624399	Visit

Nursing Homes in Monticello

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
MONTICELLO NURSING & REHAB CEN 500 PINEHAVEN DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	100	86	5/5	—	4/5	3/5	3194655415

Pharmacies in Monticello

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
LONG DRUG	419 EAST 1ST STREET	319-465-4906

Cell Towers in Monticello

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
2129 32ND STREET	TOWER	128
12902 Amber Rd.	TOWER	127

Fire Stations in Monticello

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Monticello Volunteer Fire Department	200 E South ST	Volunteer			319-465-3526

Bridges in Monticello

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2001	43	12,200	G
Slab	Concrete	1972	27	6,117	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	72	6,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	123	6,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	1,073	4,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	2003	1,073	4,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2003	248	4,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2003	248	4,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	171	4,200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	171	4,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	213	4,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	213	4,100	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	233	4,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	233	4,000	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1973	158	3,630	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1974	388	3,310	F
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel continuous	1969	353	2,787	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1973	33	2,380	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2010	103	1,009	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1968	21	727	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1968	35	727	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2007	24	668	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1992	25	599	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2007	128	540	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	2017	103	529	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1960	127	412	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1997	25	294	F
Arch (Deck)	Masonry	1893	68	294	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	44	238	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1976	31	176	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1960	155	147	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1983	182	137	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1959	82	137	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1998	25	113	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2002	128	108	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1954	58	108	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1975	63	104	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1978	102	88	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	60	82	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1936	41	62	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	2006	78	59	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2001	21	47	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1983	42	35	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1974	56	25	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1987	128	25	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2001	22	15	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1974	25	11	F

Airports Near Monticello

36 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dubuque Regional Airport	DBQ	Medium Airport
The Eastern Iowa Airport	CID	Medium Airport
Amana Airport	—	Small Airport
Anderson Airport	—	Small Airport
Bartlett Field	—	Small Airport
C Jeidy Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Cassville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Chain Lakes Airpark	—	Small Airport
Davenport Municipal Airport	DVN	Small Airport
Dyersville Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Dyersville Area Airport	—	Small Airport
Elkader Airport	—	Small Airport
Frazier Airport	—	Small Airport
GAA Private (Abels Island) Airport	—	Small Airport
Green Castle Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannen Airport	—	Small Airport
Iowa City Municipal Airport	IOW	Small Airport
Kleis Airport	—	Small Airport
Lancaster Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Lerchs Airport	—	Small Airport
Manchester Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Maquoketa Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Marine Farms Field	—	Small Airport
Marion Airport	—	Small Airport
Mathews Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Mc Bride Field	—	Small Airport
Monticello Regional Airport	MXO	Small Airport
Nemo Field	—	Small Airport
Picayune Airport	—	Small Airport
Pickel Point Airport	—	Small Airport
Platteville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Rich Field	—	Small Airport
Rigdon Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Stupek Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Walker Field	—	Small Airport
Workman Airfield	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Monticello

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Anamosa Police Department	106 N Ford St.
Cascade Police Department
Jones County Sheriffs Office
Monticello Police Department

Grocery Stores in Monticello

7 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
CASEY'S 5079	Convenience Store	2100 S Main St
Casey's General Store 1889	Convenience Store	627 S Main St
Dollar General 3711	Other	720 E Oak St
DOLLARTREE 9453	Other	120 N Sycamore St
Fareway Stores Inc. 840	Super Store	433 N Farley St
Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh 1428	Super Store	122 N Main St
Kwik Star 1763	Convenience Store	200 Welter Dr

Post Offices in Monticello

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Monticello Post Office

DOL Wage Violations in Monticello

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $5,475 in back wages owed to 12 employees.

Violations

$5,475

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Stephen Motors	—	—	52310	—	1	$4,710	$523	9
Whiskey River Pub and Grub	—	—	52310	—	1	$765	$255	3

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monticello

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BEAN FARM OF SCOTCH GROVE	7731 148TH STREET
MONTICELLO MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION	211 W 1ST ST
MONTICELLO NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE	16159 COUNTY ROAD E16
SACRED HEART CHURCH MONTICELLO IA	210 E 3RD ST
SAINT JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH	18927 HIGHWAY 38
SCOTCH GROVE COUNTRY CHURCH	14904 170TH ST
SEEDS OF FAITH MINISTRY	21901 150TH AVE
SS PETER & PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH	21069 PRAIRIE HILL RD
ST JOHN LUTHERAN DAYCARE	18927 HIGHWAY 38
ST MATTHEW EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH	226 N CEDAR ST
WAYNE ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH	15531 COUNTY ROAD E17
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH	15531 COUNTY ROAD E17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monticello

What is the population of Monticello?

Monticello has a population of 4,055 residents and is located in Iowa. The population density is 720 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.1 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.4% female and 50.6% male.

Is Monticello expensive to live in?

Monticello is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87.8 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $67,788, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $160,500 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $659 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Monticello safe?

Monticello is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 154 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,308 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Monticello receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Monticello?

Monticello has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 18°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Monticello?

The job market in Monticello is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $963. There are 667 business establishments in the area, including 39 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 19 minutes, and 4.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Monticello?

The median home value in Monticello is $160,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,746. For renters, the median monthly rent is $659. Fair market rent is $788 for a 1-bedroom and $989 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.0%. The average annual property tax is $4,197.

How are the schools in Monticello?

Schools in Monticello score 5.6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 19.4% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. 9.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Monticello?

The obesity rate in Monticello is 38.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 15.3% of adults are smokers. 22.6% are physically inactive. 21.3% of residents report depression. 7.1% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 71.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,972.

What is transportation like in Monticello?

The average commute in Monticello is 19 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 85% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Monticello?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello is 91% White, 1.6% Black or African American, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino. 98.2% of residents speak only English at home. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 15.1% of residents have a disability. 96.1% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Anamosa, IA 5,553 pop · 9.6 mi Cascade, IA 2,565 pop · 10.5 mi Farley, IA 1,809 pop · 17.3 mi Central City, IA 1,266 pop · 17.4 mi Dyersville, IA 4,357 pop · 17.7 mi Springville, IA 1,210 pop · 19.3 mi Epworth, IA 1,991 pop · 19.8 mi Manchester, IA 5,144 pop · 22.4 mi Peosta, IA 1,922 pop · 23.0 mi Lisbon, IA 1,782 pop · 23.9 mi Marion, IA 41,690 pop · 24.2 mi Mount Vernon, IA 4,551 pop · 24.5 mi Clarence, IA 1,223 pop · 24.7 mi Robins, IA 3,349 pop · 27.1 mi

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