At a Glance
Violent Crime
95/100K
3,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Mount Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Sterling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Sterling a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mount Sterling reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,016/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mount Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Density100/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$295M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$196,299
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent95/100K
Property3,016/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,795/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation652 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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