Monticello, IL

Monticello, Illinois

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

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 64% of adults are married.

Monticello has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $57,287. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Monticello.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,450) in Monticello. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 79% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monticello, 90% of commuters drive to work.

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 Public Libraries

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Monticello Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Monticello residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

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 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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