Monticello, Minnesota
Monticello is a city of 14,858 people in Wright County, Minnesota, founded in 1856.
Why visit Monticello
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 31 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Highway 25 Bridge, Monticello 15 Theater, David Hanaford Farmstead and Nicherson–Tarbox House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 3°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Monticello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monticello
Monticello is a city next to the Mississippi River in Wright County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 14,455 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Monticello, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks5
David Hanaford Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic farm in Monticello Township, Minnesota, United States
Nicherson–Tarbox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Monticello, Minnesota, United States
Rand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Monticello, Minnesota, United States
Tobias G. Mealey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Monticello, Minnesota, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes31
La Michoacana Ice Cream
Restaurant · 0.8 mi
520 Walnut Street
Su, Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
19 more on the map.
History
Monticello was platted in 1854. A post office has been in operation at Monticello since 1855. Monticello was incorporated in 1856. The nearby village of Moritzious merged with Monticello in 1891.
In May 2006, the Monticello Middle School had an electrical fire from the large amount of rain settling on the roof. The smoke damage to the school caused the school to be closed for the rest of the school year. As a result, middle school and high school students had to share usage of the high school building on an alternate-day schedule. The school year did not get extended, and the clean-up was completed in time for the 2006–07 school year. [1] [2]
From the History section of Monticello, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Best Western Plus Chelsea Hotel
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
89 Chelsea Road, Monticello
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries33
Healthcare3
Map of Monticello
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 3°F | 0.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 7°F | 1.0 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 21°F | 1.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 35°F | 2.6 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 67°F | 47°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 57°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 37°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 24°F | 1.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.1 in | 9.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buffalo 2Ne (7 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
Wright County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-03-19: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Maple Lake Municipal Airport (MGG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Big Lake 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Buffalo 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Elk River 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Maple Grove 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Anoka 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Champlin 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Andover 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 25 mi southeast, about 40 min by car
- Coon Rapids 25 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 28 mi southeast, about 45 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
- MonticelloMN, Todd Murray, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-14, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-04, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-01, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-06, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-05, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-10, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-12, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-02, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-13, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-08, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-07, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-09, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-11, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wright-Sherburne Pride 2025, Monticello, MN-03, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holden Hilgart memorial, Monticello, MN, Swul, CC BY 4.0
- Ellison Park Spring Sunset on the Mississippi River, Monticello, Minnesota (33445215743), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Monticello City Hall-Community Center, Monticello, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Monticello City Hall-Community Center, Monticello, Minnesota-03, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Monticello Public Library, Monticello, Minnesota-03, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Monticello City Hall-Community Center, Monticello, Minnesota-04, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Broadway and Pine Streets, Monticello, Minnesota-01, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- Broadway and Pine Streets, Monticello, Minnesota-02, Myotus, CC BY 4.0
- MRT Mississippi River Trail in Monticello Minnesota, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- 2012-0821-Wright-HanafordFarmstead, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- MN-25 Bridge, Todd Murray, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tobias G. Mealey House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tobias G. Mealey House SE, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tobias G. Mealey House SW, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rand House garden walls, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rufus Rand Summer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunn Fall Day At Wiha - panoramio, werktools, CC BY 3.0
- Nicherson-Tarbox House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240720-Wright-Sherburne Pride-15, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nicherson-Tarbox House & Barn, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240720-Wright-Sherburne Pride-16, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240720-Wright-Sherburne Pride-14, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 20240720-Wright-Sherburne Pride-13, Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-261301 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-19731 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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