Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Quick Statistics

Mount Sterling is a community in Montgomery County, Kentucky, home to about 7,551 people spread across 4.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,012 a year, and a typical home is worth about $187,600. About 27.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 10 percent over the past decade.

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7,551
Total Population
▲ up 10% since 2012
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4.50 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$30,012
Median Personal Income
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$187,600
Median Home Value
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27.8%
College Educated
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93.6%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 11.7 points since 2010
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Mount Sterling ranks number 61 of 552 in population, number 252 in median household income, number 182 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Mount Sterling typically top out near 87°F in July, while January nights average about 22°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Mount Sterling
# Town Distance Population
1.Camargo, KY5.6 mi.874
2.Jeffersonville, KY8.1 mi.1,651
3.Sharpsburg, KY9.5 mi.519
4.North Middletown, KY10.3 mi.679
5.Owingsville, KY11.6 mi.1,621
6.Winchester, KY13.9 mi.19,213
7.Clay City, KY14.2 mi.1,204
8.Stanton, KY15.8 mi.3,218
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Sterling

What is the population of Mount Sterling, Kentucky?
Mount Sterling has a population of about 7,551 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Mount Sterling, Kentucky in?
Mount Sterling is located in Montgomery County, Kentucky.

What is the median home value in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?
The median home value in Mount Sterling is about $187,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Mount Sterling is about $30,012 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Mount Sterling, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 3 tornadoes have been recorded in Montgomery County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Mount Sterling, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 87 degrees and January lows about 22 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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