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Mount Sterling, IL


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Mount Sterling, Illinois

Mount Sterling, Illinois, in Brown county, is 60 miles W of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 97 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,070.

The People and Families of Mount Sterling

In Mount Sterling, about 53% of adults are married. Lots of people in Mount Sterling live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Sterling had a median family income of $40,363.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mount Sterling Housing

In Mount Sterling, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the city -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. Landlords in Mount Sterling rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Mount Sterling, 92% of commuters drive to work. In Mount Sterling, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Mount Sterling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mount Sterling Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mount Sterling Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Mount Sterling, IL

Comparing Mount Sterling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men64
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults65
People Above Poverty63
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Housing Recently Built22
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