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I have been very happy to call Mount Sterling, Kentucky, home since 1994. Come learn more about this small city that has so many points of pride!

Mount Sterling offers many advantages to its residents. It is a small city with a small town feel yet due to our strong economic base that includes two industrial parks it is possible to live and work here. With Lexington, Kentucky, in easy driving distance it also makes an excellent suburb.

While continually growing, Mount Sterling remains in touch with its rural roots and Montgomery County still offers extensive farmland.

Education is a priority here with a high quality school district and a regional campus of Morehead State University as well as a technical school.

What do you think about Mount Sterling?

Sounds great

debbie says:

i love it my dad lived there all his life

cleanearth says:

I also live in Kentucky, but I know where Mt Sterling is. It is a beautiful little town. I like living in smaller towns than huge cities

OhMe says:

Sounds wonderful. I have never been there but would like to visit.

Micah says:

I've lived here for three years and enjoy the small town feel. The terrain in the outlying farm areas is very eye-catching and peaceful as well.

Jenna says:

Mount sterling rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dan says:

i live here and i agree that its awesome

bbug says:

Sounds like a great small town to live in.

Sounds blah

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100 Best Communities For Young People

2007 & 2005

Mount Sterling has twice been named one of the 100 Best Communities For Young People to live.

The 100 Best Communities for Young People competition honors outstanding efforts on behalf of young people by multiple sectors of communities. In cities, suburbs, small towns and counties across the country, this annual competition is leading communities to assess their efforts, work more effectively together for young people, and share best practices.

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Mt. Sterling Ky. October Court Days: October Court Day at Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, is a mad melee of people and livestock gathered together for purposes of doing business.
Mt. Sterling, Ky. business page: Mount Sterling, Kentucky - Gateway to the Mountains Mt. Sterling
Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce: Mount Sterling, Kentucky was settled in 1792 by Hugh Forbes, a Scotsman who held a land grant near an ancient tribal burial site known as "Little Mountain." In picking a name for the growing settlement, Forbes combined the name of
Welcome to Mount Sterling: Mount Sterling tourism
Montgomery County Public Schools: Montgomery County Public Schools
Kentucky: Montgomery County - Home: Montgomery Co. Government
Gateway Area Development District: Kentucky's Gateway Area Development District provides services to Local Government and Citizens including Aging Services, Planning, GIS, Mapping, Economic Development, and Job Training.
Mt Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation: Mt Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service: University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

More information about Mount Sterling

The population of 40353 is 17,741.

That's #5873 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

94% of the population is white, which is 20 points more than the national average.

The average household income in 40353 is $33,257, which is $3,559 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $85,500. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 9% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of KY is 36.8.

Stats about: Mount Sterling, KY

Population: 17,741
Number of Households: 7,706
Average House Value: $85,500
Average Income per Household: $33,257
Elevation: 1,027 ft

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What's the weather like?

Current weather conditions in Mount Sterling, KY (40353)

Local Pollen Reports

87°F (Feels like 89°F)

Last update: 5/25/12 5:54 PM EDT

Humidity: 46%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 64°F
UV Index: 2 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.07in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 9mph From: Airport Conditions

More about the weather

Mount Sterling enjoys four seasons although the summers tend to be hotter and the seasons of spring and fall are much longer than in more northern states (such as New York where I grew up). Winters are usually milder as well although snow fall and ice storms are a regular occurrence.

Spring and fall are my favorite seasons as summers are hot. While I miss the beauty of snow I don't miss having to clean off my car and driveway frequently as I did when living in New York. Plus our winter seems to offer more sunny days which helps lift spirits.

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lollyj May 16, 2009 @ 11:10 am | delete

I never heard of a Squid Zipper. I learn something new wveryday on Squidoo.
Hubby and I lived in Jackson County KY off and on for years. LOVED Kentucky and miss it.
Good lens. 5 to you.

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luvmyludwig Jan 18, 2009 @ 9:25 pm | delete

Welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo Group, glad you joined!

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luvmyludwig Jan 18, 2009 @ 9:25 pm | delete

Welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo Group, glad you joined!

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luvmyludwig Jan 18, 2009 @ 9:24 pm | delete

Welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo Group, glad you joined!

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OhMe Oct 14, 2008 @ 11:58 pm | delete

Great Squidzipper. I enjoyed learning about Mount Sterling.

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StephenC Sep 22, 2008 @ 9:56 pm | delete

Nice lens! Good stuff, enjoyed the visit!
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bbug Aug 23, 2008 @ 8:52 am | delete

Great lens, nice place.

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gmarlett Jul 31, 2008 @ 2:12 pm | delete

Welcome to the Squidoo All-Stars Group! Kentucky rocks.

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Winter52 Jul 12, 2008 @ 3:46 pm | delete

I will definitely trade places with you... we DO get a lot of snow here and a small town sounds awful inviting.

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KimGiancaterino Jul 9, 2008 @ 7:25 pm | delete

Yahoo... our first SquidZipper in All Things Travel. Thank you for being part of the group.

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MELODY Jul 9, 2008 @ 11:45 am | delete

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