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Monticello, IA
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Monticello, IA
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 $67,788 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,935. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 667 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $160,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,746. Median rent is $659/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.