Monticello Indiana Map

About Monticello, Indiana

Monticello is a locality in White County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,496. The population density is 613.2 people per km². Monticello is located at 40.7453°N, 86.7647°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47960.

Monticello, Indiana, unfolds across gently rolling terrain, its landscape a mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of deciduous trees that soften the horizon. It lies 23.3 miles north-north-east of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 19°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south of Buffalo. The air here carries the scent of turned earth after a spring rain, a fragrance that mingles with the subtle sweetness of nearby cornfields ripening under a wide, often cloud-streaked sky. The Tippecanoe River, a silver ribbon, winds its way through the surrounding countryside, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the quietude of the land. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a particular warmth, casting long, benevolent shadows that stretch across the fields and imbue the scattered farmhouses with a golden glow. The history of Monticello is woven into the agricultural fabric of White County, a place where farming has long been the heartbeat of its economy. Generations have worked this fertile ground, their lives shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest. Today, the local economy continues to draw strength from agribusiness, though the presence of small businesses and a burgeoning recreational sector, particularly around the nearby lakes, adds layers to its character. Monticello itself serves as a hub for this region, offering a sense of steady continuity, a place where the echoes of earlier settlers can still be felt in the enduring spirit of its people and the unhurried rhythm of daily life.

About This Monticello Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Monticello, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Monticello and White County.

Detailed location data for Monticello includes the ZIP code (47960), telephone area code (765), county seat of White County (Monticello), and school district assignment (Twin Lakes School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Monticello is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.