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Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Introduction to Mount Sterling, Kentucky

Mount Sterling, Kentucky, in Montgomery county, is 29 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. The city has a population of 5,876.

Mount Sterling History

The city of Mount Sterling is the county seat of Montgomery County. The city is located in the Bluegrass region. It was settled in the year 1792 by Hugh Forbes, a Scotsman. He was known to hold a land grant near an ancient tribal burial site known as the “Little Mountain.” In order to pick a name for the developing settlement, Forbes combined the name of the mound with Sterling. The city was known for its business potential and witnessed several developments in business, education, and infrastructure.

Mount Sterling and nearby Attractions

  • Hopewell Museum
  • Fort Boonesboro State Park
  • Cane Ridge Meeting House
  • Daniel Boone National forest
  • Kentucky State Horse Farm Park
  • Nannie Clay Wallis Arboretum

Things To Do In Mount Sterling

Tourists can visit the Daniel Boone National Forest that is spread across a vast region. The Kentucky State Horse Farm Park is also a nice place to visit. It is a working horse farm and an educational theme park. People can also visit the Cane Ridge Meeting House. Tourists can also be a part of the local festivals such as the Gateway Music and Arts Festival, which is held every year in the month of September.

Mount Sterling Transportation

Air transportation can be availed from Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Mount Sterling Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued from Lexington Community College, Morehead State University, University of Kentucky, and Eastern Kentucky University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Mount Sterling Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Mount Sterling Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Mount Sterling Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mount Sterling, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens86
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work36
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime21

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