Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Of the 144 Maine towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Monticello. Monticello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Monticello beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1907.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Monticello, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Monticello.
Most working residents leave Monticello for work: only 4% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Monticello, above both Maine’s towns (9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The average trip to work in Monticello is 30 minutes.
| Monticello | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 9% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $52,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4% | 12% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Monticello has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Monticello’s July high is 78°F, against 79°F in Maine’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
45% of Monticello adults have high blood pressure. Among 144 Maine towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Monticello. 16% of Monticello adults have diabetes.
| Monticello | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Monticello | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13% | 15.5% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.4% | 14.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Monticello | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Monticello; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Monticello residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
Where Monticello’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Maine, United States
Monticello is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States on the northern branch of the Meduxnekeag River. The population was 737 at the 2020 census.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Monticello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
2 notable people were born here, including Ralph Good and William Coperthwaite.