years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $28,720, and the median income for a family was $32,356. Males had a median income of $25,932 versus $21,760 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,522. About 18.5% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Monticello has a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Monticello is the site of the highest temperature recorded in Florida, on June 29, 1931. History and culture The Perkins Opera House is a 19th-century mercantile building that was adapted for use as a theater. It hosts regular musical performances, as well as theater productions and musicals. The first floor ballroom also holds receptions on a regular basis. Historic sites Bethel School Christ Episcopal Church Denham-Lacy House Jefferson County Courthouse (Florida) Letchworth Mounds Lyndhurst Plantation Monticello High School (Florida) Monticello Historic District Monticello Old Jail Museum Palmer House Palmer-Perkins House Perkins Opera House Wirick-Simmons House Education Jefferson County Schools operates public schools, including Jefferson County Middle / High School. References External links City of Monticello official website County seats in Florida Cities in Jefferson County, Florida Tallahassee metropolitan area Cities in Florida