Monticello, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,277 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$28,920 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$114,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$294 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
2
Mississippi
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lawrence County
3
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 47
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 35, MS State House District 91, MS
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Lawrence County High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Rod Paige Middle School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Monticello Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Browse all schools near Lawrence County

Colleges

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
The Academy of Hair Design Six
48 miles, SE • 1 star
Browse all colleges near Lawrence County

Hospitals

Lawrence County Hospital Cah
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Marion General Hospital
28 miles, S • 3.2 star
Browse all hospitals near Lawrence County

Airports

Key Field
96 miles, E • 1 star
Browse all airports near Lawrence County