Monticello, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lawrence County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,277
Population
306/sq mi density
$28,920
Median Income
$27,908 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$119,176 Zillow
$394
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,920 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $394/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Monticello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5532°N, 90.1187°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in |
Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (3.6").