Monticello, Mississippi
Monticello is a town of 1,351 people in Lawrence County, Mississippi.
Why visit Monticello
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 15 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lawrence County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Monticello
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Monticello
Monticello is a town in and the county seat of Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Monticello had a population of 1,441.
From the Wikipedia article Monticello, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Lawrence County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Courthouse in Lawrence County, Mississippi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes15
River Bend House of Brews
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
235 Brinson Street
Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Th 10:00-19:00; PH closed; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa...
Collard Greens & Tortillas
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
707 Brookhaven Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00
Finch & Fox Coffee Spot
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
231 East Broad Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
Los Parrilleros
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
1345 West Broad Street
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Catfish One
Fast food · Catfish · 0.6 mi
163 West Broad Street
Th-Sa 11:00-20:00
China Wok Takeout
Fast food · Chinese · 0.6 mi
316 F E Sellers Highway
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:30; Su 12:30-20:30
Donut Time
Fast food · Donut · 0.4 mi
746 West Broad Street, Monticello
05:00-14:00
Paw Paw Tony's Snowballs and Snacks
Fast food · Snow Cone · 0.5 mi
239 West Broad Street
Mo-Su 02:00-18:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship15
Family Life Church
Church · Church Of God Of Prophecy · 1.0 mi
1095 F E Sellers Highway, Monticello
Monticello Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
700 East Broad Street, Monticello
Monticello Methodist Protestant Church
Church · Methodist Protestant · 0.9 mi
937 F E Sellers Highway
Monticello United Pentecostal Church
Church · United Pentecostal · 1.7 mi
87 West Side Road
Saint Lawrence Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
831 F E Sellers Highway, Monticello
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Lawrence County Public Library
Library · 0.9 mi
142 Courthouse Square, Monticello
Healthcare7
Lawrence County Family Practice
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
1167 East Broad Street
Map of Monticello
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 36°F | 6.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 40°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 46°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 81°F | 53°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 88°F | 61°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 68°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 96°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 71°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 44°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 38°F | 5.2 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Monticello Hcn (1 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
Lawrence County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McComb-Pike County Airport (MCB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 33 miles away.
- Brookhaven 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Columbia 27 mi southeast, about 43 min by car
- Hazlehurst 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- McComb 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Magee 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Mendenhall 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Crystal Springs 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Collins 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Magnolia 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Florence 42 mi north, about 1 h 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
- Lawrence County Mississippi Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Great Northern Railroad Depot, Jfoakes, CC BY-SA 3.0
- J.B. Lenoir - Mississippi Blues Trail Marker, Firecruise, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Longino Home, Jfoakes, CC BY-SA 3.0
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