Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Monticello is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,186. Residents earn $70,625 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monticello receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Monticello stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Monticello is $70,625, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Monticello is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $822 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 41.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,625 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,606 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,781 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,156 |
| County GDP | $2,497M |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 143 |
| Manufacturing | 76 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Commute Time | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $200,000 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $335,808 |
| Median List Price | $241,950 |
| Median List Price | $241,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 84.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $822 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,464 |
| 85% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Obesity | 39.0% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,852/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.7 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 834 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7447°N, 89.5903°W |
| County FIPS | 55045 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 997/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Retail Stores | 143 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 29.0 min |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |