MonticelloMississippi
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..
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About Monticello
Monticello is a small town in southern Mississippi, home to 1,369 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Monticello is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 4.17 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 328 residents per square mile.
What Makes Monticello Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Monticello — but the Mississippi one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Monticello
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lawrence County Regional History Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Monticello
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Monticello
- LAWRENCE CO TECH & CAREER CENTER
- LAWRENCE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ROD PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- TOPEKA TILTON ATTENDANCE CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Lawrence County Hospital Cah · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.