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Population in 2022: 5,996 (97% urban, 3% rural).
Population change since 2000: +16.7%
 
Males: 2,820  (47.0%)
Females: 3,176  (53.0%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61856.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,573 (it was $45,754 in 2000)
Monticello:

$76,573
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,985 (it was $23,257 in 2000)

Monticello city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,983 (it was $96,800 in 2000)
Monticello:

$206,983
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $205,169; detached houses: $209,474; townhouses or other attached units: $169,216; mobile homes: $9,016

Median gross rent in 2022: $987.

March 2022 cost of living index in Monticello: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.4%
(8.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.0% for Black residents)

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  • Races in Monticello, IL (2022)
    • 5,88894.2%White alone
    • 1061.7%Hispanic
    • 791.3%Black alone
    • 801.3%Two or more races
    • 10.02%Asian alone

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Monticello, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Monticello is 1,862 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Monticello by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.1)		2
(36.8)		1
(18.2)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.9)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.9)		0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		2
(36.0)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.1)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		10
(180.2)		10
(179.7)		6
(108.4)		5
(92.0)		2
(36.3)		4
(72.6)		5
(90.9)		4
(71.5)		11
(197.9)		11
(197.2)		6
(108.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		8
(144.2)		7
(125.8)		15
(271.1)		3
(55.2)		2
(36.3)		8
(145.2)		12
(218.1)		5
(89.4)		4
(72.0)		8
(143.4)		11
(198.8)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		48
(865.2)		29
(521.1)		17
(307.2)		11
(202.4)		25
(453.8)		26
(472.0)		34
(618.1)		27
(482.9)		24
(431.9)		18
(322.8)		24
(433.8)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		2
(36.0)		2
(35.9)		1
(18.1)		1
(18.4)		2
(36.3)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(17.9)		2
(36.2)
Arson
(per 100,000)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.4)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.2)		0
(0.0)		1
(18.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index94.473.968.961.345.443.658.254.261.978.261.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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Crime rate in Monticello detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 9 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.27
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: German (25.0%), American (17.8%), English (16.4%), Irish (13.7%), European (3.8%), Czech (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/23/1873

Elevation: 675 feet

Land area: 2.98 square miles.

Population density: 2,013 people per square mile   (low).

Monticello, Illinois map

21 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,417 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,642 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Champaign, IL (17.5 miles , pop. 67,518).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (129.7 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (133.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

White Heath, IL (2.3 miles ),
Bement, IL (2.7 miles ),
De Land, IL (2.7 miles ),
Cisco, IL (2.9 miles ),
Ivesdale, IL (2.9 miles ),
Seymour, IL (3.1 miles ),
Weldon, IL (3.4 miles ),
Bondville, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 40.03 N, Longitude: 88.57 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -861 (-13.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,234 (39.1%)

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Monticello, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Monticello, IL in 2022
Monticello satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 20 buildings, average cost: $337,500
  • 2021: 13 buildings, average cost: $293,500
  • 2020: 23 buildings, average cost: $292,000
  • 2019: 15 buildings, average cost: $277,400
  • 2018: 9 buildings, average cost: $251,600
  • 2017: 22 buildings, average cost: $196,400
  • 2016: 11 buildings, average cost: $258,400
  • 2015: 16 buildings, average cost: $291,700
  • 2014: 9 buildings, average cost: $278,300
  • 2013: 10 buildings, average cost: $183,000
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $203,800
  • 2011: 5 buildings, average cost: $231,000
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $242,600
  • 2009: 8 buildings, average cost: $306,000
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2007: 34 buildings, average cost: $221,600
  • 2006: 30 buildings, average cost: $206,500
  • 2005: 58 buildings, average cost: $176,800
  • 2004: 33 buildings, average cost: $162,800
  • 2003: 27 buildings, average cost: $157,900
  • 2002: 19 buildings, average cost: $164,000
  • 2001: 28 buildings, average cost: $147,300
  • 2000: 25 buildings, average cost: $176,700
  • 1999: 9 buildings, average cost: $123,600
  • 1998: 8 buildings, average cost: $139,900
  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $130,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Monticello, IL residents
Average permit cost in Monticello, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Monticello, IL
Historical housing units in Monticello, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +361 (+7.6%).
Most common industries in Monticello, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Health care (11.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.6%)
  • Public administration (6.4%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.6%)
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.5%)
  • Public administration (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Monticello, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.0%)
  • Engineers (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)

Average climate in Monticello, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Monticello, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 106. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

106
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.0661. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0661
U.S.:

0.2513
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.736. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.736
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Monticello-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 85% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Monticello city center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1963, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 10.8 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Monticello-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 158% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 115.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 115.1 miles away from Monticello center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 147.5 miles away from Monticello center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 114.2 miles away from Monticello center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 102.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Piatt County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Monticello topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Monticello:

  • JOHN & MARY KIRBY HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 1111 N STATE ST)
  • JOHN AND MARY KIRBY HOSPITAL (provides emergency services, 1111 NORTH STATE STREET)
  • PIATT COUNTY NURSING HOME (1111 N STATE ST P O BOX 410)

Airports and heliports located in Monticello:

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Amtrak stations near Monticello:

  • 16 miles: FARMER CITY (FRAMER CITY, BON AIR REST., 912 E. CLINTON ST.) - Bus Station . Services: public payphones, full-service food facilities.
  • 19 miles: CHAMPAIGN-URBANA (CHAMPAIGN, 116 N. CHESTNUT ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Monticello:

  • Parkland College (about 17 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 19 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Richland Community College (about 20 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 25 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 39 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois State University (about 40 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Heartland Community College (about 43 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)

Public high school in Monticello:

Public elementary/middle schools in Monticello:

  • MONTICELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 416, Location: 2015 E WASHINGTON ST, Grades: 6-8)
  • WASHINGTON SCHOOL (Students: 329, Location: 3 SAGE DR, Grades: 4-5)
  • LINCOLN ELEM SCHOOL (Location: 700 N BUCHANAN ST, Grades: PK-1)

Private elementary/middle school in Monticello:

  • MONTICELLO CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 17, Location: 225 E LIVINGSTON ST, Grades: PK-2)
See full list of schools located in Monticello

Library in Monticello:

  • MONTICELLO TOWNSHIP LIBRARY (Operating income: $402,530; Location: 201 NORTH STATE STREET; 31,576 books; 3,203 audio materials; 1,142 video materials; 19 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 108 print serial subscriptions)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The official website for Monticello, Illinois government is www.monticelloillinois.net

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Monticello: Monticello Water Works (A), Piatt County Courthouse (B), Monticello City Hall (C), Allerton Public Library (D), Piatt County Jail (E), Mid Piatt Fire Protection District Monticello (F), Monticello Fire and Rescue (G), Monticello Fire and Rescue Training Facility (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Monticello include: Calvary Baptist Church (A), Church of Christ (B), Church of the Nazarene (C), First Baptist Church of Monticello (D), First Presbyterian Church (E), First United Methodist Church (F), Monticello Assembly of God Church (G), First Christian Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Haneline Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Foster Inn (1414 North Market Street), Best Western Monticello Inn (805 Iron Horse Place).

Court: Hillside Court Cila (910 Hillside Court).

Birthplace of: George Nonte - Journalist, Harry Combes - Basketball player-coach, Robert C. Burke - Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient.

Piatt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Monticello and their reported violations in the past:

ROBERT ALLERTON PARK (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Site Visit (enforcement) (3 times from JUL-19-2007 to AUG-02-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2007), St Site Visit (enforcement) (AUG-08-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2007)
LODGE CHURCH OF GOD (Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
OPEN HEARTS FOURSQUARE CHURCH (Population served: 75, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-11-2006), St Site Visit (enforcement) (3 times from SEP-13-2006 to SEP-27-2006), St Compliance achieved (NOV-20-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Monticello that have no violations reported:

  • MONTICELLO CAR WASH-PURE WATER (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
32 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
100 people in nursing homes in 2000
13 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Monticello (2011 data):

  • First State Bank: Drive-In Facility at 201 West Main Street, branch established on 1972/02/02; at 201 West Main Street, branch established on 1945/11/10. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $229.1 mil, Deposits: $195.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First State Bancorp Of Monticello, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • FIRST MID-ILLINOIS BANK & TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION: Monticello Branch at 100 West Washington Street, branch established on 1945/09/10; Monticello Drive-Up Branch at 219 West Center Street, branch established on 1976/01/14. Info updated 2010/09/16: Bank assets: $1,492.8 mil, Deposits: $1,192.9 mil, headquarters in Mattoon, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 37 total offices, Holding Company: First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc.
  • CIBM Bank: Monticello Branch at 204 South Market Street, branch established on 1995/05/01. Info updated 2010/08/18: Bank assets: $500.2 mil, Deposits: $431.1 mil, headquarters in Champaign, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 14 total offices, Holding Company: Cib Marine Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Monticello:

Marital status in Monticello, IL
  • Never married: 23.1%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

For population 25 years and over in Monticello:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 39.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Monticello
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Monticello, IL (based on Piatt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,50713
Evangelical Protestant2,26219
Catholic7612
Other11
None10,198-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

2.43 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Piatt County:

0.61 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Here:

4.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
This county:

6.08 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Piatt County:

26.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Piatt County:

13.2%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

63.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Monticello:

65.4%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Monticello:

27.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Monticello:

16.1%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.5%
State:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Monticello:

7.2
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

68.3%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Monticello:

82.3%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Monticello, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 6$31,795$63,5902$1,435
Streets and Highways 6$32,755$65,5100$0
Other and Unallocable 5$13,495$32,3880$0
Water Supply 5$26,524$63,6580$0
Other Government Administration 3$24,463$97,8520$0
Sewerage 3$17,315$69,2600$0
Parks and Recreation 2$10,839$65,0341$57
Financial Administration 1$5,635$67,6200$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 1$6,381$76,5720$0
Police - Other 1$4,072$48,8642$3,290
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$239
Totals for Government 33$173,274$63,0096$5,021

Monticello government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $1,447,000 ($241.33)
    Police Protection: $1,018,000 ($169.78)
    Financial Administration: $1,013,000 ($168.95)
    Sewerage: $473,000 ($78.89)
    Water Utilities: $426,000 ($71.05)
    Parks and Recreation: $369,000 ($61.54)
    General - Other: $51,000 ($8.51)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $197,000 ($32.86)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,033,000 ($339.06)

Monticello government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $647,000 ($107.91)
    Parks and Recreation: $180,000 ($30.02)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $368,000 ($61.37)
    Interest Earnings: $50,000 ($8.34)
    Fines and Forfeits: $39,000 ($6.50)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $658,000 ($109.74)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $2,798,000 ($466.64)
    Highways: $178,000 ($29.69)
    Other: $14,000 ($2.33)
  • Tax - Property: $1,151,000 ($191.96)
    Other Selective Sales: $140,000 ($23.35)
    Other License: $57,000 ($9.51)

Monticello government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,200,000 ($533.69)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,060,000 ($510.34)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $290,000 ($48.37)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $150,000 ($25.02)

Monticello government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $10,189,000 ($1699.30)
Businesses in Monticello, IL
NameCountNameCount
Best Western1MasterBrand Cabinets2
Chevrolet1McDonald's1
Curves1Pizza Hut1
Dairy Queen1Subway1
FedEx1True Value1
Ford1U-Haul1
H&R Block1UPS1
Hardee's1

Strongest AM radio stations in Monticello:

  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDWS (1400 AM; 1 kW; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Monticello:

  • WCZQ (105.5 FM; MONTICELLO, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WLRW (94.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WGKC (105.9 FM; MAHOMET, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WQQB (96.1 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPCD (88.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: PARKLAND COLLEGE)
  • WHMS-FM (97.5 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: D.W.S., INC.)
  • WKIO (92.5 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WEFT (90.1 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WEFT/PRAIRIE AIR, INC.)
  • WIXY (100.3 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WEBX (93.5 FM; TUSCOLA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WWHP (98.3 FM; FARMER CITY, IL; Owner: WMS1, INC.)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
  • WBGL (91.7 FM; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE,INC)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WZNX (106.7 FM; SULLIVAN, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WEVX (95.3 FM; RANTOUL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGNN (102.5 FM; FISHER, IL; Owner: GOOD NEWS RADIO, INC)
  • WPGU (107.1 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: ILLINI MEDIA COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Monticello:

  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W07DD (Channel 7; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W58DA (Channel 58; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W32CM (Channel 32; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WBXC-CA (Channel 46; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Monticello: Robert C. Burke.

Monticello fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Monticello fatal accident list:

Sep 13, 2019 08:19 PM, Washington St Cr-4, Lat: 40.025047, Lon: -88.567419, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Nov 20, 2008 04:15 PM, State St, Livingston St, Lat: 40.025620, Lon: -88.571880, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 4, 2000 10:32 PM, Sr-105, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 19, 1999 07:37 AM, Sr-47, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Nov 1, 1986 00:01 AM, Washington, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 46Number of bridges
  • 581ft / 177mTotal length
  • $33,000Total costs
  • 129,625Total average daily traffic
  • 27,512Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Monticello, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31900-1909
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 211970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Monticello, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Monticello)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

77 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Monticello, IL)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

72 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Monticello)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

7
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-B33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO 520 SERIES (285 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 103WW, N103WW, N-103WW, Serial Number: CD439, Year manufactured: 1961, Airworthiness Date: 11/21/2004, Certificate Issue Date: 04/13/2000
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard G Wilkin, 502 E Washington St, Monticello, IL 61856, Other Owners: Evelyn M Wilkin
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4881T, N4881T, N-4881T, Serial Number: 28-7205215, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 03/17/1972, Certificate Issue Date: 05/08/2000
    Registrant (Individual): John C Heider, 9 Eastgate Dr, Monticello, IL 61856
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-160 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5646W, N5646W, N-5646W, Serial Number: 28-803, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 09/13/1997
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Frederick S Ii Sikorski, 404 Kratz Rd, Monticello, IL 61856, Other Owners: Daniel R Leach
  • Aircraft: FAIRCHILD(HOWARD) M-62C(PT-23A) (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: FAIRCHILD 6-440 SERIES (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 61950, N61950, N-61950, Serial Number: 427H0, Year manufactured: 1946
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rr 1, Monticello, IL 61856
  • Aircraft: RYAN NAVION (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 721CM, N721CM, N-721CM, Serial Number: NAV-4-74, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 07/16/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/26/2000
    Registrant (Co-Owned): James E Manint, 105 W William, Monticello, IL 61856, Other Owners: Catherine A Manint
  • Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: 20,000+ Pounds), Engine: Turbo-prop
    N-Number: 802RL, N802RL, N-802RL, Serial Number: 802A-0025, Certificate Issue Date: 07/14/2016
    Registrant (LLC): T & M Aircraft LLC, 1823 Lake Ridge West Rd, Monticello, IL 61856
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35-A33 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 138 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 927Q, N927Q, N-927Q, Serial Number: CD-385, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 04/07/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Ronald E Miller, 404 Castle Rock Dr, Monticello, IL 61856

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 23. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 38 took place in 2007, and the least - 0 in 2005. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Monticello, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.6%), and Structure Fires (27.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Monticello, IL
    • 17049.6%Outside Fires
    • 9327.1%Structure Fires
    • 4613.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 349.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Monticello, IL
Most common first names in Monticello, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary6780.3 years
William5580.1 years
Robert4373.8 years
James3977.5 years
John3976.7 years
Helen3081.6 years
Dorothy2879.7 years
Charles2877.0 years
Ruth2684.2 years
Margaret2582.7 years
Most common last names in Monticello, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2476.4 years
Baker1680.5 years
Anderson1579.5 years
Brown1477.5 years
Ellis1479.3 years
Johnson1384.8 years
White1379.2 years
Walker1183.0 years
Sebens1179.6 years
Scott1077.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Monticello, IL
  • 67.7%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Electricity
  • 0.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.6%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Monticello, IL
  • 59.9%Utility gas
  • 33.6%Electricity
  • 6.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Monticello compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Monticello on our top lists:

  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: community and social service occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #58 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Australia (population 500+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of thefts per 100,000 residents (population 5,000+)"
There are 15 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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