About Monticello
Set in the eastern part of Iowa, Monticello is a small town with an estimated population of 4,095.
Officially, Monticello is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.63 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 727 residents per square mile.
📰 Monticello News Today
- Photos: Iowa Class 2A state cross country qualifier at Monticello thegazette.com · Aug 16
- Thomas "Pete" Clagett Obituary (2026) - Monticello, IA - Goettsch Funeral Home - Monticello Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Monticello Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Vivian Irene Moore Obituary Jul 2, 2026 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jul 2
- Ruhl A Barker Obituary The Des Moines Register · May 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monticello Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Monticello — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Monticello
- Darrell's A Family Tradition — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monticello
- Indian Bluffs Wildelife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Jacobs Park reviews ★
- Monticello City Park reviews ★
- Pictured Rocks County Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Riverside Gardens · Garden reviews ★
- Y Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Monticello
- Carpenter Elementary School
- Monticello High School
- Monticello Middle School
- Shannon Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,095
Rank in state#102 of 940
Land area5.63 sq mi
Density727/sq mi
Coordinates42.2304, -91.1859