Monticello, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Green County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,186 Population 997/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $37,606 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $356,706 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $822/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Monticello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation834 ft (254 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density997/sq mi
Coordinates42.7447°N, 89.5903°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportSouthern Wisconsin Regional (JVL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 41.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.55"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.8 / 100
Community Resilience81.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010 2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois M3.8 125 km
Sep 2, 1999 8 km W of Amboy, Illinois M3.5 115 km
Jul 15, 2024 2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois M3.1 142 km
Mar 25, 2015 3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois M2.9 118 km
Jun 10, 2013 4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois M2.6 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 44 fatalities, 1,018 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 7, 1984 EF5 41 km 9
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 80 km 24
Sep 26, 1951 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF3 29 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 18, 2005 EF3 24 km 1
Jun 17, 1992 EF3 16 km 0
May 8, 1988 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 8, 1984 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 7, 1980 EF3 96 km 0
Aug 5, 1979 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 4, 1975 EF3 61 km 0
Sep 9, 1970 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 2, 1967 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 37 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 24 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 2018 BADGER RX BURNS (659 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 2018 BADGER RX BURNS 659 71 km
2019 2019 BADGER RX BURNS 627 71 km
2024 RX-HWY Y - SOUTH 553 73 km
2009 COLD SPRINGS 552 9 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.7 in
March 34°F (1°C) 2.1 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.9 in

Monticello has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 19°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (1.6").

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