Monticello
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Monticello, Iowa is a charming small city in the heart of Jones County, known for its lively community spirit, historic downtown, and beautiful rural surroundings. Visitors enjoy its friendly atmosphere, annual county fair, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
8,442
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.24°, -91.19°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
82
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,745
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
9.3°C
Summer Avg
22.5°C
Winter Avg
-5.0°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
-35.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
930 mm
Internet Speed
166 Mbps
Upload
153 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MXO
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.