Mount Sterling, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Pickaway County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,740 Population 1,030/sq mi density
$64,844 Median Income $30,931 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $298,860 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,844 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $882/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Sterling, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,844
14% below
$30,931 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $298,860
Median Rent
$882/mo
24% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
56%
Rent
76%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Sterling a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mount Sterling residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,931. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,082 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Sterling is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,860. Median rent is $882/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

16.9% of adults in Mount Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Sterling has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,740
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,030/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,844
Per Capita$30,931
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$882
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$298,860
Housing Units862
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,732/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation908 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Sterling was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.