Mount Sterling, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
1,740 Population
$64,844 Median Income
$159,100 Home Value
$882 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
40.4 yrs Median Age
16.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
4.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.4
Education

People

Population1,740
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93.4%

Economy

4.1/5
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita Income$30,931
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate2.3%
County GDP$2,578M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$159,100
Zillow Value$285,874
Median Rent$882
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,092

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Depression27.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul28° / 73°
Rain41 in/yr
Snow18 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.90
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Work From Home5.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Mount Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$64,844
Home Value$159,100
Median Rent$882
Poverty Rate2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
Unemployment3.0%
Avg Temperature51.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,740
Population Density1,030 per sq mi
Median Age40.4 years
Male45.7%
Female54.3%
Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 93.4% Black 0.4% Hispanic 4.5% Other 1.7%
White93.4%
Black or African American0.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races1.7%

Language

English Only97.5%
Spanish Speakers2.5%
English 97.5% Spanish 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.3%
Health Insurance93.1%

Income

14% below avg
Median Household Income$64,844
Per Capita Income$30,931
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,096
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,016

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate2.3%
Total Establishments (County)1,082
County GDP$2,578M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation84
Healthcare Facilities97
Retail Stores123
Manufacturing37
Total Establishments1,082

Industry Mix

Restaurants 84 Healthcare 97 Retail 123 Manufacturing 37

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,016
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,843

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.5 min
Work From Home5.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

44% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$159,100
Zillow Home Value Index$285,874

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$277,498
Price Per Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold (month)7
Sale-to-List Ratio98.4%
Price Drops16.7%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.2%

Rental Costs

24% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$882

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedroom$1,092
3 Bedroom$1,388
4 Bedroom$1,550

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,843
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.42%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure32.7%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity25.4%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.1%
Regular Checkup77.1%
Premature Death Rate9,732 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access75.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)97
Restaurants (County)84

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)9

Temperature

28°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.8 in
Annual Snowfall18.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation908 ft (277 m)
Land Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,030 per sq mi
Latitude39.7133°
Longitude-83.2735°
County FIPS39129

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.8%
D 25.3%

Republican +48.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
High School+89.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.90

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,030 per sq mi
Land Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)9

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