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Monticello, Kentucky

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

  • Cordell Hull Birthplace & Museum
  • Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park
  • Stonehaus Winery
  • Lake Cumberland State Park
  • Pickett State Park
  • Mountain Life Museum

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMonticello Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMonticello Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 6%Monticello Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 11%Monticello Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Monticello, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population85
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77

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