Monticello, Arkansas · ZIP 71655

Monticello — ZIP 71655

Monticello (71655) scores 60/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $165K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share24%

Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index56/100

Typical home value$165K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$165K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

228

Violent Crime

Property Crime

166

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Drew County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MONTICELLO INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL	03–05	361	48%	32%
MONTICELLO MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	327	29%	34%
DREW CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL	05–08	360	24%	27%
DREW CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–04	562	22%	22%
DREW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	340	22%	32%
MONTICELLO HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	506	21%	36%
MONTICELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–02	408	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,892

Median Income

$43K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71655 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 71655 has a school score of 54/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 71655 is approximately $165K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 71655 in Monticello has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.