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Monticello, Indiana

Introduction to Monticello, Indiana

Monticello, Indiana, in White county, is 23 miles N of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 74 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are an estimated 5,723 people in the city.

Monticello History

The city of Monticello is the county seat of White county, which was formed in 1834 and named in memory of Isaac White, who belonged to the village of Equality and died at the Battle of Tippecanoe. On April 3, 1974, Monticello was hit by a toranado, which was recorded F4 on the Fujita scale. The damage which resulted from this calamity was estimated at $100 million and the aftermath was compared to that of the Second World War.

Monticello and Nearby Attractions

  • Carroll County Historical Society Museum
  • Tippecanoe Battlefield
  • Buckley Homestead County Park
  • Balmoral Race Track
  • Deep River Waterpark

Things To Do In Monticello

Apart from the scenic beauty of the surrounding area, Monticello has numerous lakes with provisions for fishing. The most popular lakes are Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman. Recreational facilities are available at Buckley Homestead County Park, Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area, and Kaukakee State Fish and Wildlife Area. The Carroll County Historical Society Museum and Tippecanoe Battlefield are popular places that provide history of the area.

Monticello Transportation

Air transportation is available from Indianapolis International Airport.

Monticello Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Indiana University Kokomo, Ivy Tech Community College - Kokomo, and Purdue University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 14%Monticello Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Monticello Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Monticello Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents63
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime78

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