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Monticello, IA


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Monticello, Iowa

Monticello, Iowa, in Jones county, is 28 miles NE of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 175 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. There are an estimated 3,607 people in the city.

The People and Families of Monticello

In Monticello, about 57% of adults are married.

Monticello has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Monticello had a median family income of $42,616.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Monticello Housing

Approximately 69% of housing in Monticello is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Monticello, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Monticello Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Monticello, IA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity36
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home88
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built47
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime66
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