Why visit Monticello
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Monticello Opera House, Denham-Lacy House and Girardeau House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Monticello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monticello
Monticello is the only city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Florida, United States. The city is named after Monticello, the estate of the county's namesake, Thomas Jefferson, on which the Jefferson County Courthouse was modeled. The population was 2,589 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Tallahassee metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Monticello, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
Denham-Lacy House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Monticello, Florida
Girardeau House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Monticello, Florida, United States
Monticello High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
High school in Jefferson County, Florida
Monticello Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Monticello, Florida
Old Howard Academy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
School in Monticello, Florida, U.S. (1936–1960)
Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Monticello, Florida, USA
Palmer-Perkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Monticello, Florida, listed on the NRHP in Jefferson County, Florida
Perkins Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Historic theatre in Monticello, Florida, US
Wirick-Simmons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Monticello, FL, listed on the NRHP in Florida
Jefferson County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes17
The Arctic Scoop
Ice cream · 0.6 mi
850 North Jefferson Street, Monticello
Tu-Su 12:00-21:00
Hong Kong Chinese Take-Out
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
South Jefferson Street, Monticello
Papa And Nonna's
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.7 mi
805 North Jefferson Street, Monticello
5 more on the map.
History
The City of Monticello was first settled in 1827, while it was still part of the Florida Territory, and was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1859, 15 years after Florida was already admitted into the Union as a U.S. state.
The Perkins Opera House is a 19th-century mercantile building adapted for use as a theater. It regularly hosts musical performances and theater productions. The first-floor ballroom also holds receptions.
The Old Howard Academy was built in 1936, and served African American students, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2021. The former building is located on Mamie B. Scott Drive, named for Mamie B. Scott, the former supervisor of the Jeanes Fund for the county. In 1960 a school named Howard Academy for African American students was built in southeastern Monticello. Schools in Monticello integrated in 1967.
From the History section of Monticello, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship15
Calvary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
285 North Magnolia Street, Monticello
Providence Reformed Baptist Church
Church · Baptist
210 West Washington Street, Monticello
Shopping15
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Monticello
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 48°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 54°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 7.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 67°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 71°F | 48°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monticello 5 Se (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Thomasville Municipal Airport (TVI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Greenville 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Bradfordville 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Thomasville 21 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Tallahassee 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Madison 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Cairo 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Havana 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Crawfordville 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Valdosta 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Moultrie 44 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Monticello City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson County School Board, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Adult Education, Jefferson County Schools, Monticello, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Monticello Milling, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnston Signature Funishings, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jefferson County Government Complex, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Maryland Fried Chicken, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Country Real Estate, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Jefferson County High School (south face), Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First United Methodist Church, Monticello (2), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson County Tax Collector, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church playground, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monticello Police Station, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farm Bureau Insurance, Monticello, Mjrmtg, CC BY 4.0
- Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Former Jefferson High School Sesquicentennial marker, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Former Jefferson County High School (north face), Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monticello Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BP, South Jefferson St., Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marathon on Jefferson Street, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church office building, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jefferson County High School memorial, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meeting Oak Tree, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- El Jalisco, Monticello, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fred Mahan Drive Marker, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Jefferson County High School, Monticello, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monticello Hist Dist Church02a, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Jefferson Cty Crths Monticello01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Palmer House Monticello01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Palmer-Perkins House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Monticello opera house01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Wirick-Simmons06, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Denham-Lacy House01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Jefferson Cty High School Monticello01, Ebyabe, CC BY 2.5
- Monticello FL Girardeau House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Howard Academy, Montecello, FL, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jefferson County Old Jail, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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