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Explore the life in Monticello based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Monticello
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Monticello
3. Crime In Monticello
4. Cost of Living In Monticello
5. Gender In Monticello
6. Household Income For Monticello
7. Education In Monticello
8. Race & Ethnicity In Monticello

Monticello is a city in Kentucky state in USA with a population of 5999 residents.. The poverty rate of Monticello is 31.3%, which is 124% higher than national average. The typical household in Monticello earns $36956 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 66.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Monticello are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Monticello is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Monticello, only 74% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Monticello remained 10.7%, which is 128% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Monticello, only 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 22% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Monticello is 74, which is 26% lower than national average. Median home value in Monticello is $97300 , which is 58% lower than national average. While median income in Monticello remained $36956, which is 45% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing40%

Affordability80%

Safety60%

Amenities80%

Diversity60%

Education40%

Commute95%

The overall crime rate in Monticello, Kentucky is 6% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Monticello is 57% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Monticello is 4% higher than national average. You have 1 in 600 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 49 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Kentucky	38	36	13	45	34
In USA	1328	1233	464	1518	769

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Kentucky	31	26	27	23	69
In USA	1585	330	659	1446	1757