Mount Sterling, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
7,549 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,843 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$559 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$447 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
2
Mount Sterling Urban Area
1
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Montgomery County
5
Mount Sterling Urban Area
3
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 32
Feb 3 3 36
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 35

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, KY State Senate District 28, KY State House District 74, KY
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Schools

Mapleton Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Gateway Children's Services
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Northview Elementary School
1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Morehead State University
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Clark Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bourbon Community Hospital
19 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Marcum and Wallace Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Blue Grass Airport
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
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