Monticello, AR

Monticello, Arkansas

Introduction to Monticello, Arkansas

Monticello, Arkansas, in Drew county, is 43 miles S of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 144 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 9,146 people in the city.

Monticello History

Monticello was incorporated on December 20, 1852. It is the county seat of Drew County. An infrastructure of agriculture, commerce, and timber industries contributed to its prosperity and growth. Monticello is believed to be named after Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia Estate. Monticello witnessed industrial growth in the early 20th Century when cotton gins and mills were opened in addition to an ice plant, fertilizer plant, and a canning factory. A Coca-Cola plant was opened in Monticello in 1935. The industrial growth continued after the second world war, and Monticello was the home to a number of industries incuding the Burlington Industries (textiles) and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company.

Monticello and nearby Attractions

• Drew County Historical Museum
• Monticello North Main Historic District
• Bradley County Veterans' Museum
• Cane Creek State Park

Things To Do In Monticello

while in the city, you can visit the Bradley County Veterans Museum. It is also worth visiting the city's various churches including Oak Grove Church, East End Church, and First Assembly of God Church. One can also visit the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library. A visit to McCloy Park and Lake Monticello is also enjoyable.

Monticello Transportation

One can avail of air transportation from Mid Delta Regional Airport.

Monticello Higher Education

The University of Arkansas at Monticello offers higher educational facilities. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Delta State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, and University of Arkansas at Little Rock are other institutes which also offer facilities of higher education.

High Points

Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Monticello, AR

Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Monticello Almanac

Monticello Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Monticello Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Monticello, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Monticello Public Libraries

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Monticello Hospitals

DREW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
778 SCOGIN DRIVE
(870) 367-2411
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Monticello

Monticello High Schools (2004)

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
390 CLYDE ROSS DR.
870-367-4050
Serves 721 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

DREW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
440 HIGHWAY 83 SOUTH
870-367-6076
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 489 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

MONTICELLO OCCUPATIONAL ED. CENTER
741 SCOGIN DRIVE
870-367-4060
A Vocational School

Monticello Colleges

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University of Arkansas at Monticello

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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