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Monticello, IA

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Population
4,104
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
823 ft
Median Home Value
$175,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$722/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$70,015
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityMarion, Iowa24 miles away · 42,732 residents.

About Monticello

Monticello is a city in Jones County, Iowa, situated along the Maquoketa River. Developing as an agricultural and shipping hub at the crossroads of U.S. Route 151 and state highways, the community of approximately 4,071 is served by the Monticello Community School District for public primary and secondary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Homicide RiskA+97.8rating

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