Mount Sterling, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Montgomery County County
Mount Sterling, KY
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 $50,843 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,964. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 891 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Sterling is $178,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,856. Median rent is $564/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Mount Sterling reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Mount Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Sterling has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.