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Monticello, AR
City in Drew County, Arkansas.
Population
8,257
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
770
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 13 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- The median household income is $27,238, 55% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (27% below Arkansas) and median rent is $707 a month.
Local data for Monticello, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools9
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices2
- Parks3
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants53
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Monticello, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,238
Poverty rate
30.1%
Median home value
$137,500
Median rent
$707/mo
Homeownership
46.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
16.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (739), German Americans (333), French Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Drew County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,379
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,125 per person
How people get to work
Monticello, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilmarCity | 8.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LaceyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| RyeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| WarrenCity | 17 mi | 7 |
| Fountain HillTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| TillarCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| ReedTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| WinchesterTown | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| DermottCity | 21 mi | 3.4 |
| McGeheeCity | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| Star CityCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| DumasCity | 25 mi | 2.9 |
| MitchellvilleCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| HermitageCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, AR in?
- Monticello is in Drew County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Monticello, AR?
- About 8,257 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Wilmar (8.7 mi), Lacey (13 mi), Collins (14 mi), Rye (15 mi), Warren (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023