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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men88
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times79
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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