Lake Monticello, Virginia

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Population in 2010: 9,920.
Population change since 2000: +44.8%
Males: 4,550  (45.9%)
Females: 5,370  (54.1%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Virginia median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 22963.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $97,289 (it was $55,556 in 2000)
Lake Monticello:

$97,289
VA:

$85,873

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $64,290 (it was $25,226 in 2000)

Lake Monticello CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $293,055 (it was $129,200 in 2000)
Lake Monticello:

$293,055
VA:

$365,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $372,510; detached houses: $376,505; townhouses or other attached units: $288,686; in 2-unit structures: $346,272; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $395,921; mobile homes: $162,489

Median gross rent in 2022: $2,072.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lake Monticello: 93.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 6.5%
(5.1% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 6.9% for Black residents, 23.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 52.4% for other race residents, 4.9% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lake Monticello, VA (2022)
    • 8,27275.8%White alone
    • 8688.0%Hispanic
    • 8567.8%Black alone
    • 7757.1%Two or more races
    • 770.7%Other race alone
    • 290.3%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 200.2%Asian alone

Races in Lake Monticello detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: American (14.0%), Irish (11.0%), English (10.7%), German (7.3%), European (5.7%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 8.77 square miles.

Population density: 1,130 people per square mile   (low).

Lake Monticello, Virginia map

339 residents are foreign born (1.9% Latin America, 0.9% Europe).

This place:

3.1%
Virginia:

12.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,530 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,500 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Richmond, VA (54.1 miles , pop. 197,790).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (99.0 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (223.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Pantops, VA (3.2 miles ),
Charlottesville, VA (3.4 miles ),
Scottsville, VA (3.5 miles ),
University of Virginia, VA (3.7 miles ),
Columbia, VA (3.8 miles),
Hollymead, VA (3.9 miles ),
Rivanna, VA (4.0 miles ),
Esmont, VA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 37.92 N, Longitude: 78.33 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -4,039 (-37.0%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 960 (18.8%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 434

Distribution of median household income in Lake Monticello, VA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lake Monticello, VA in 2022
Lake Monticello satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Virginia:

2.7%
Most common industries in Lake Monticello, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.4%)
  • Educational services (12.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Construction (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
  • Social assistance (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (19.3%)
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.5%)
  • Public administration (3.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (2.8%)
Most common occupations in Lake Monticello, VA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Registered nurses (4.4%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Computer specialists (5.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Computer specialists (3.3%)

Average climate in Lake Monticello, Virginia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Lake Monticello, Virginia average temperatures Lake Monticello, Virginia average precipitation Lake Monticello, Virginia humidity Lake Monticello, Virginia wind speed Lake Monticello, Virginia snowfall Lake Monticello, Virginia sunshine Lake Monticello, Virginia clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 55.7. This is better than average.

City:

55.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 28.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.61. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.61
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Lake Monticello-area historical tornado activity is near Virginia state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the Lake Monticello place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/30/1959, a category F3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the place center killed 11 people and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lake Monticello-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Virginia state average. It is 47% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 21.3 miles away from Lake Monticello center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 15.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 19.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 32.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 182.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 20.3 miles away from Lake Monticello center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fluvanna County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Ice Storms: 2, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Earthquake: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lake Monticello topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Lake Monticello:

  • DAVITA - CHARLOTTESVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • WESTMINSTER CANTERBURY BLUE RI (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • INTERIM HLTHCARE CHARLOTTESVIL (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • CHARLOTTESVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • JEFFERSON PARK CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • WISEMAN HOUSE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)
  • CONTINUUM HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA)

Amtrak station near Lake Monticello:

  • 12 miles: CHARLOTTSVILLE (CHARLOTTESVILE, 810 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lake Monticello:

  • Piedmont Virginia Community College (about 11 miles; Charlottesville, VA; Full-time enrollment: 3,029)
  • University of Virginia-Main Campus (about 13 miles; Charlottesville, VA; FT enrollment: 22,274)
  • Blue Ridge Community College (about 42 miles; Weyers Cave, VA; FT enrollment: 2,891)
  • Longwood University (about 43 miles; Farmville, VA; FT enrollment: 4,565)
  • Germanna Community College (about 44 miles; Locust Grove, VA; FT enrollment: 4,455)
  • James Madison University (about 47 miles; Harrisonburg, VA; FT enrollment: 19,727)
  • University of Richmond (about 50 miles; University of Richmond, VA; FT enrollment: 3,745)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lake Monticello Fire and Rescue Squad (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lake Monticello include: Effort Church (A), Haden Chapel (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Monticello Pond (A), Lake Monticello (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Fluvanna County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Virginia:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

77.1%
Whole state:

67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Lake Monticello:

Marital status in Lake Monticello, VA
  • Never married: 25.6%
  • Now married: 60.0%
  • Separated: 0.1%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Lake Monticello:

  • High school or higher: 98.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 22.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.4
Virginia average:

12.1

Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lake Monticello
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lake Monticello, VA (based on Fluvanna County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,15311
Mainline Protestant1,41212
Catholic1,0701
Other71
Orthodox31
None20,046-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Fluvanna County:

1.98 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

2.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

2.77 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Here:

4.36 / 10,000 pop.
Virginia:

7.65 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.3%
Virginia:

9.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.5%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fluvanna County:

14.8%
State:

18.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lake Monticello:

53.9%
Virginia:

50.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

52.0%
Virginia:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Lake Monticello:

28.7
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lake Monticello:

19.3%
Virginia:

20.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lake Monticello:

9.5%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lake Monticello:

6.9
Virginia:

6.8

Overweight people:
Lake Monticello:

37.1%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

59.4%
Virginia:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Lake Monticello:

78.6%
Virginia:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lake Monticello, VA Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Lake Monticello:

  • WINA (1070 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCHV (1260 AM; 5 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKTR (840 AM; daytime; 8 kW; EARLYSVILLE, VA; Owner: WKTR, INC.)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSVA (550 AM; 10 kW; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WKAV (1400 AM; 1 kW; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WKCI (970 AM; 5 kW; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lake Monticello:

  • WWWV (97.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WUMX (107.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: AIR VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WNRN (91.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: STU-COMM, INC.)
  • WTJU (91.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA)
  • WVTW (88.5 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC)
  • W240AF (95.9 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WUVA (92.7 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: WUVA, INC.)
  • WMRY (103.5 FM; CROZET, VA; Owner: JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS)
  • WVTU (89.3 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)
  • WCYK-FM (99.7 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQMZ (95.1 FM; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: EURE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WACL (98.5 FM; ELKTON, VA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMXH-FM (105.7 FM; LURAY, VA; Owner: EASY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTON-FM (94.3 FM; STAUNTON, VA; Owner: HIGH IMPACT COMMUNICATIONS INC)
  • WPVA (90.1 FM; WAYNESBORO, VA; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • WCUL (103.1 FM; CULPEPER, VA; Owner: JOYNER LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNRS-FM (89.9 FM; SWEET BRIAR, VA; Owner: SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE)
  • WQPO (100.7 FM; HARRISONBURG, VA; Owner: M. BELMONT VERSTANDIG, INC.)
  • WKJS (104.7 FM; CREWE, VA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WZZU (97.9 FM; LYNCHBURG, VA; Owner: TRAVIS MEDIA L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Lake Monticello:

  • WVIR-TV (Channel 29; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHTJ (Channel 41; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WWAY (Channel 3; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • W50CM (Channel 50; CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA; Owner: SHENANDOAH VALLEY EDUCUCATIONAL TV CORP.)
  • WCVE-TV (Channel 23; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRLH-TV (Channel 35; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: WRLH LICENSEE, LLC)
Lake Monticello fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Lake Monticello fatal accident list:

Oct 23, 2021 00:20 AM, Sr-53/Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Lat: 37.917089, Lon: -78.350092, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 20, 2020 07:31 PM, Cr-600, Lake Monticello Rd, Lat: 37.915461, Lon: -78.299569, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 6, 2015 01:50 PM, Sr-53, Lat: 37.927600, Lon: -78.359264, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 1, 2015 03:15 PM, Cr-600, Lat: 37.908342, Lon: -78.295775, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 7, 2014 03:20 PM, Sr-53, Lat: 37.931497, Lon: -78.361708, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 131ft / 39.9mTotal length
  • $793,000Total costs
  • 47,099Total average daily traffic
  • 6,950Total average daily truck traffic
  • 64,902Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD6WVA, Licensee ID: L00649728, Grant Date: 04/17/2013, Expiration Date: 06/08/2023, Certifier: Jeff S Spinello, Registrant: Jeff S Spinello, 4 Lewis Ct, Lake Monticello, VA 22963-3228

  • Call Sign: KG4VVZ, Licensee ID: L00591840, Grant Date: 11/07/2002, Expiration Date: 11/07/2012, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2014, Certifier: Dale R Wagner, Registrant: Dale R Wagner, 54 Maplevale Dr, Lake Monticello, VA 22963-2757


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lake Monticello, VA
  • 81.7%Electricity
  • 11.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.4%Wood
  • 1.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Utility gas
  • 0.6%Solar energy
  • 0.2%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lake Monticello, VA
  • 91.8%Electricity
  • 8.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Lake Monticello compared to Virginia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Lake Monticello on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of one, detached housing units in structures (2,000+ housing units)"
  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute from (largest negative percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 5,000+)"
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