Monticello, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.2 /5.0
A Great
358 Population 1,377/sq mi density
$102,750 Median Income $22,794 per capita
$104,700 Home Value $227,052 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$102,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $917/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation659 ft (201 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,377/sq mi
Coordinates40.1184°N, 91.7121°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Feb 8, 2004.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

391 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 84 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 69 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 76 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 93 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 68 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 73 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 70 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (1.5").

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