Quickly Find In The Tabs Below:
|
Detailed pages on related topics: Monticello travel.
Introduction to Monticello, Kentucky
Monticello, Kentucky, in Wayne county, is 79 miles NW of Knoxville, Tennessee (center to center) and 82 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. There are an estimated 5,981 people in the city.
Monticello History
The city of Monticello is the county seat of Wayne County. The community was named after Thomas Jefferson's home in Virginia. The Paleo - Indian people were the early inhabitants of the Monticello region. The European explorers ventured in to the city through the rivers ways. They were soon followed by the hunters in search of good fortune. Monticello was announced the county seat in 1895 and was incorporated as a city in the year 1910.
Monticello and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Monticello
Tourists can visit the Lake Cumberland State Park that facilitates camping, fishing, and picnicking. One can also visit the Mountain Life Museum which tells the historical stories of the city. The Stonehaus Winery is another place where the you can visit to see the vine processing method.
Monticello Transportation
One can avail flights from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport
Monticello Higher Education
You can opt for Somerset Community College, University of the Cumberland, and Campbellsville University.
Monticello strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Comparing Monticello to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
(lowest) to
(highest).
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
Detailed pages on related topics: Monticello travel.
![]() | Monticello Hotels & Travel Monticello hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
|
|||||
|
|||||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|||||
We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.
Are you an official in the Monticello government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.
Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Monticello. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.