Monticello, Indiana

About Monticello

Set in the northwestern part of Indiana, Monticello is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,519.

Monticello holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,590 residents per square mile.

📰 Monticello News Today

• Tristan Douglas Baker Angelcrest Inc. · Aug 16
• Prep Tennis: PC falls short against Monticello in opener - El Dorado News-Times El Dorado News-Times · Aug 18
• Obituary for Mona Sue Hensley at Roscka Roth & Clapper Funeral Home - Monticello Clapper Funeral Services · Aug 17
• Man shot in legs, Monticello Police investigate Mid Hudson News · Aug 18
• WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Monticello wandtv.com · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Monticello Unique

• One of 14 places in the US named Monticello — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,519.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Monticello

• Arni’s Restaurant — italian
• Greens and Beans — coffee shop (café)
• Abe's Pizza — pizza
• Camelot’s Coffee
• Cazadores Mexican restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• White County Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monticello

• Altherr Nature Park reviews ★
• Monticello City Park reviews ★
• Bluewater Park reviews ★
• Monticello Skate Park reviews ★
• Tornado Memorial reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Monticello

• Meadowlawn Elementary School
• Oaklawn Elementary School
• Roosevelt Middle School
• Twin Lakes Senior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital ★★★★★ (5/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Monticello

🏘️ Nearby Communities