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Monticello, MO

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Population
105
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
638 ft
Median Home Value
$112,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Monticello

Monticello is the quiet county seat of Lewis County, nestled on the bluffs above the North Fabius River. County leaders picked the spot back in 1833 for its central location, naming it after Thomas Jefferson’s famous estate. Today, the courthouse on East Lafayette Street still sits at the center of the village, surrounded by open farmland and scenic river country.

Lewis County Mo Courthouse

With a very small population, Monticello functions mainly as a civic hub, with daily life closely tied to neighboring towns. You will likely come here to take care of county business, vote, or visit local government offices, while everyday shopping and school activities take you to nearby Canton or the Lewis County C-1 campus in Lewistown. For newcomers, Monticello offers a peaceful, scenic rural setting right in the heart of the county.

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

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