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Monticello, MO
Village in Lewis County, Missouri.
Population
233
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
893
ZIP codes
0
Monticello and its ZIP codes
Monticello at a glance
- Monticello is about 9.9 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Monticello, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for Monticello.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,672
2,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.15M
FY 2026, $6,295 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Monticello, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monticello, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Monticello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewistownTown | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| EwingCity | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CantonCity | 9.8 mi | 2.3 |
| La BelleCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Meyer, ILCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| La GrangeCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Knox CityCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| NewarkVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Ursa, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| Lima, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Marcelline, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| WaylandCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| KahokaCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| AlexandriaCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monticello, MO in?
- Monticello is in Lewis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Monticello, MO?
- About 233 people live in Monticello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monticello?
- Nearby places include Lewistown (5.9 mi), Ewing (7.6 mi), Williamstown (9.5 mi), Canton (9.8 mi), La Belle (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023