MonticelloWI
The town, home to 146 people, lies in Wisconsin.
Is Monticello a good place to live?
98% of households are owner-occupiers in Monticello, above both Wisconsin’s towns (74%) and U.S. towns (73%). Monticello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
146 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Monticello: who provides what
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 Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Monticello.
Monticello has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Just over a tenth of Monticello residents live below the poverty line. Half of commuters travel less than 24 miles. In Monticello, the mean commuting time is 27 minutes. The top destinations are Monroe (16%), Darlington (9%) and Darlington (7%).
| Monticello | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Monticello’s year
A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 11° and July afternoons at 82°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Monticello faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
FEMA puts two fifths of Monticello’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 27% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in two thirds of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Monticello households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2017.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Fewer middle-aged adults than Wisconsin overall
Adults 35 to 64 are nearly a third of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Monticello at 146 residents, up 4.3% since 2020. Its midpoint age is 36.5 years. Four-year graduates: 26% of adults 25 and older here, 33% across Wisconsin.
| Monticello | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 32% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 32% and 54% women
The Census survey reached too few of Monticello’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.2 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Monticello | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.5% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.9% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.7% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.3% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.9% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 25.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 24.4% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.9% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.7% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
How healthy Monticello is
16% of adults report frequent physical distress in Monticello. The share of adults in Monticello who have obesity: 43%.
| Monticello | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 26% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Monticello | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| More smokers | 17% | 13.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Charles Mound and 10 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Monticello. Close and well known come first.
5 mi MountainCharles Mound
38 mi State parkBlue Mound State Park
39 mi MuseumLittle Norway, Wisconsin17 mi MuseumChicago Athenaeum
27 mi MuseumNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium250K visitors a year
27 mi TheatreFive Flags CenterPhoto credits
Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blue Mound State Park: Mailseth at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Little Norway, Wisconsin: Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0 · National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Five Flags Center: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0
Everything we know about Monticello
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Monticello; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Monticello residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
100% of working residents leave Monticello for work
Where Monticello’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Monticello
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Monticello is a town in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 138 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 20 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,024 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Monticello
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Monticello, WI a good place to live?
Monticello has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.