All About Mount Sterling, KY

1 - I can do better 2 - Jury's out 3 - Pretty darn good 4 - Splendiferous 5 - Awesometastic by 12 people | Log in to rate

Ranked #750 in Local, #72,353 overall

My Hometown

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? 

What do you think about Mount Sterling?

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Sounds great

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.

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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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Mount Sterling, Kentucky 

Mount Sterling is a city in Montgomery County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,876 at the 2000 census. It is the principal city of the Mount Sterling Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Montgomery County, Kentucky 

Montgomery County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2006, the population was 24,887. Its county seat is Mount Sterling. With regard to the sale of alcohol, it is classified as a moist county?a county in which alcohol sales are prohibited (a dry county), but containing a "wet" city where package alcohol sales are allowed, in this case Mount Sterling.

Montgomery County is part of the Mount Sterling Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Commonwealth of Kentucky 

Kentucky is one of four U.S. states that is actually a commonwealth.

The Commonwealth of Kentucky () is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth (the other three being Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts). Originally a part of Virginia, in 1792 it became the 15th state to join the Union. Kentucky is the 37th largest state in terms of total area, the 36th largest in land area, and ranks 26th in population.

Kentucky is known as the "Bluegrass State", a nickname based on the fact that native bluegrass is present in many of the pastures throughout the state, based on the fertile soil. It made possible the breeding of high-quality livestock, especially thoroughbred racing horses. It is a land with diverse environments and abundant resources, including the world's longest cave system, Mammoth Cave National Park; the greatest length of navigable waterways and streams in the Lower 48 states; and the two largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. It is also home to the highest per capita number of deer and turkey in the United States, the largest free-ranging elk herd east of Montana, and the nation's most productive coalfield. Kentucky is also known for thoroughbred horses, horse racing, bourbon distilleries, bluegrass music, automobile manufacturing, tobacco, and college basketball.

What is a commonwealth? 

Commonwealth is a traditional English term for a political community founded for the common good or in which all participants have equal standing. Historically, it has sometimes been synonymous with "republic".

More recently it has been used for fraternal associations of sovereign nations, especially the Commonwealth of Nations which succeeded the British Empire.

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University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
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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

30°F (Feels like 20°F)

Last update: 12/26/09 4:54 AM EST

Humidity: 66%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 22°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.95in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 13mph From: Airport Conditions
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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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