The Town FilesMonticello, Georgia
City in Jasper County · population 2,541 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $48,812
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 39.8
Monticello is a city of 2,541 people in Jasper County, Georgia. The median home is worth $168,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Georgia towns, hipper than 89% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 79% of Georgia towns.
How Monticello ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Monticello is worth $168,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $48,812, which is more affordable than 51% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,056 a month. 68.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Monticello | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,056 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $48,812 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.8% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.1% | — |
Who lives in Monticello
| People | Monticello | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.0% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 34.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 72.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Monticello
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 29.4°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 63 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monticello since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on February 18, 2009 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 18, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Jasper County since 1996
Jasper County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Jasper County
Jasper County had 2,435 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,328 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Monticello itself the ACS puts it at 14.3%.
Public schools in Monticello
4 public schools with 2,620 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County High School | 9-12 | 753 | 16.7 |
| Jasper County Primary School | PK-2 | 663 | 12.8 |
| Jasper County Middle School | 6-8 | 634 | 14.1 |
| Washington Park Elementary School | 3-5 | 570 | 14.6 |
Towns near Monticello
- Jackson, GA16.4 mi · 5,557 people · home $168,400
- Eatonton, GA17.2 mi · 6,307 people · home $167,400
- Gray, GA22.0 mi · 3,436 people · home $226,400
- Madison, GA22.9 mi · 4,447 people · home $347,200
- Forsyth, GA22.9 mi · 4,384 people · home $274,400
- Covington, GA23.3 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
- Social Circle, GA24.2 mi · 4,974 people · home $307,300
- Locust Grove, GA24.3 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
Monticello questions
Is Monticello, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Monticello scores better for retirees than 79% of Georgia towns and quieter than 69%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.8).
How much does a house cost in Monticello?
The median owner-occupied home in Monticello is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,812, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,056 a month.
What is the weather like in Monticello?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 29.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Monticello get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Monticello since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on February 18, 2009. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)