Mount Sterling, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Brown County County
Mount Sterling, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Mount Sterling a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Sterling residents earn a median household income of $63,922 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,774. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Sterling is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,461. Median rent is $712/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
24.0% of adults in Mount Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Sterling has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.