Monticello, Mississippi

Population 1,630

Monticello is located in Lawrence County, MS. The population is 1,630, making Monticello the largest city in Lawrence County.

There are 5 public schools in Monticello with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Monticello is very low , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Monticello is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Monticello property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Monticello include Silver Creek, Jayess and Prentiss.

Monticello Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 9.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.8%

Crime Rate

30.82% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 191
  • Violent Crimes: 374
  • Robbery: 42
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

63.21% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Monticello
  • 36.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

39 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 38

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Monticello, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Monticello's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Monticello, MS issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Monticello, MS issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $780
  • 3 Bedrooms: $960
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,100

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Environmental Hazards

39 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Monticello, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Monticello, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Monticello, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 48.95°
  • February 51.87°
  • March 59.2°
  • April 66.25°
  • May 73.44°
  • June 80.96°
  • July 81.47°
  • August 81.38°
  • September 76.47°
  • October 65.83°
  • November 56.92°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Monticello, MS

Earthquakes
Monticello, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Monticello, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Monticello, MS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Monticello, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Monticello, MS: $29,911

Unemployment

Unemployment in Monticello is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.62%
White Collar - 64.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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