Monticello, Georgia
Monticello is a city of 2,747 people in Jasper County, Georgia, founded in 1808.
Why visit Monticello
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jasper County Courthouse and Monticello High School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Monticello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monticello
Monticello is the largest city in and the county seat of Jasper County, Georgia, United States. The city includes historic buildings such as the Jasper County Courthouse, Monticello High School, and the Monticello Historic District. The population was 2,541 in 2020. It is 56 miles (90 km) southeast of Atlanta.
From the Wikipedia article Monticello, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Jasper County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Monticello, Georgia, US
Monticello High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
High school in Monticello, Georgia, United States
Monticello Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes15
La Eskina Authentic Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican, Taqueria · 0.5 mi
107 West Washington Street, Monticello
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su off
McMichaels Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 0.6 mi
8 Towee Street, Monticello
Su-Mo closed; Tu-Sa unknown
Taqueria La Eskina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
107 West Washington Street, Monticello
Mo-Th 11:00-09:00, Fr 11:00-10:00, Sa 12:00-10:00, Su closed
La Eskina Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
West Washington Street
3 more on the map.
History
Monticello was founded in 1808 as seat of the newly formed Jasper County. The city was named after Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson. It was incorporated as a town in 1810 and as a city in 1901.
From the History section of Monticello, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Washington Park Elementary School
School · 1.6 mi
721 Ga Highway 212 W, Monticello
Healthcare3
Map of Monticello
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 29°F | 4.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 32°F | 4.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 38°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 55°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 67°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 48°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 68°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 32°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monticello (3 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
Jasper County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-01-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Baldwin County Airport (MLJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Flovilla 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Jackson 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Eatonton 17 mi east, about 28 min by car
- Gray 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Covington 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Madison 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Forsyth 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Locust Grove 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- McDonough 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Milledgeville 29 mi southeast, about 47 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 GA, Clockkicker at English Wikipedia , Robert Gunn (www.ourgun.blogspot.com), Public domain
- Monticello Presbyterian Church - panoramio, csmith/dbb1, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Monticello High School, Danielle Darling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JCCH Revolving Door, Danielle Darling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bench from Gallery, Danielle Darling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JCCH During Restoration of 2003, Danielle Darling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Courtroom from bench, Danielle Darling, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS055-E-59434 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285716 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59435 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285714 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- STS132-E-11302 - View of Earth, NASA, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285713 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-2759 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-285715 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59436 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS032-E-21195 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-59437 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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