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Monticello, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lawrence County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,277
Population
306/sq mi density
$28,920
Median Income
$27,908 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$116,116 Zillow
$394
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
178
Violent Crime/100K
2,913 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,920 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $394/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
178 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9 in |
Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.6").