Monticello, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,999
Unemployment
10.7%
Poverty
31.3%
Median Home
$97,300
Median Income
$36,956
Median Rent
$565
Monticello SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
4
Commute
9.5
Monticello, KY Crime Report
132
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,212.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-5.69%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Monticello / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 132 | 2,212.5 | 2,038.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 167.6 | 259.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 50.3 | 52.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 117.3 | 168.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 122 | 2,044.9 | 1,779.5 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 33 | 553.1 | 344.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 75 | 1,257.1 | 1,178.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 234.7 | 256.8 | 246.0 |
Monticello, KY Cost Of Living
74
Monticello's Overall Cost Of Living
Monticello's Overall Cost Of Living
0.7x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Monticello | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 86 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 45 | 70 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 102 | 100 | |
Monticello, KY Photos
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Rankings for Monticello in Kentucky
Map Of Monticello, KY
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Population over time in Monticello
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,999 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 6,088 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 6,120 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,116 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 6,141 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,163 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 6,188 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,197 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,196 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,176 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Monticello
| Race | Monticello | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 84.1% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.7% | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 3.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Monticello
| Gender | Monticello | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Monticello for adults over 25
| Education | Monticello | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 16.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Monticello, Kentucky
| Income | Monticello | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.4% | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.7% | 10.4% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.8% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.8% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.7% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.7% | 4.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 4.2% | 8.3% |
