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Monticello, MS
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Monticello, MS
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 $28,920 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,908. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 216 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Monticello is $114,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,116. Median rent is $394/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Monticello reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,913/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Monticello hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Monticello has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.