Mount Sterling, IA

Iowa

Mount Sterling is a small town in Iowa with a population of 32.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
32 Population 100/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Mount Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population32
Median AgeN/A
Density100/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans32.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$295M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
Ownership100.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.7 in/yr
Elevation652 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
CommuteN/A
Broadband11.0%
Libraries7

Is Mount Sterling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Sterling receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Mount Sterling stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches, including 23.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mount Sterling has a population of 32 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

32
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 0%
Female 100%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Sterling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mount Sterling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Sterling is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Mount Sterling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$890
IRS Avg AGI$60,133

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)224
County GDP$295M

Business (County)

Restaurants10
Healthcare9
Retail22
Manufacturing14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,888
17% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

100.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Homeownership100.0%
Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,888
17% below US avg

Health Metrics: Mount Sterling vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Premature Death7,795/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access42.8%
Healthcare Facilities9

Crime Rates: Mount Sterling vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Mount Sterling has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.6185°N, 91.9354°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.4-point margin. 11.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.9%
D 21.5%

Winner: Republican by 55.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.73
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access11.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants10
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Compare Mount Sterling with another city: