Monticello, IL

Monticello, Illinois

Introduction to Monticello, Illinois

Monticello, Illinois, in Piatt county, is 18 miles W of Champaign, Illinois and 129 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,138 people in the city.

Monticello History

George Haworth was the first resident of Monticello. He arrived in 1822 as a United States liaison agent. James A. Piatt purchased Haworth’s small log cabin in 1829. James McReynolds, William Barnes and Abraham Marquiss formed a joint stock company after purchasing land from Piatt. The area was named Monticello on the suggestion of James McReynolds. It was officially incorporated on July 1, 1837.

Monticello and nearby Attractions

• Monticello Railway Museum
• Weldon Springs State Park
• Early American Museum
• Spitler Woods State Park
• Children's Museum of Illinois
• Clinton Lake State Recreational Area

Things To Do In Monticello

Curtis Orchard, the Putt Zone Fun Center and Prairie Fire Glass are some of the popular local recreational destinations. At the Monticello Railway Museum, visitors can see cars on display and enjoy train rides. Those interested in the region’s history may enjoy a visit to the Macon County Museum Complex, the Early American Museum or the Children's Museum of Illinois. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Monticello Golf Course.

Monticello Transportation

Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal is nearby.

Monticello Higher Education

Parkland College, Millikin University and Lakeland College are accessible from Monticello.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 18%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Monticello Almanac

Monticello Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• 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

JOHN & MARY KIRBY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
1111 N STATE ST
(217) 762-2115
Emergency Service: Yes

Monticello High Schools (2004)

MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL
1 SAGE DRIVE
217-762-8511
Serves 500 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Monticello Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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