Mount Sterling, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
32 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,031 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$441 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Van Buren County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Van Buren County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 24
Feb 2 6 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 5 0 72
Jul 5 0 76
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IA State Senate District 44, IA State House District 87, IA
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Schools

Van Buren High School
8 miles, N • 4.1 star
Harmony Elementary School
13 miles, E • 4.1 star
Scotland Co High
16 miles, W • 3.7 star
Scotland Co Elem
16 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Iowa Wesleyan University
32 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Iowa School of Beauty-Ottumwa
38 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Scotland County Hospital
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
Jefferson County Health Center
25 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

The Eastern Iowa Airport
88 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Quad City International Airport
94 miles, E • 1.4 star
Des Moines International Airport
110 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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