What are the schools like in Mount Sterling, IA?

School district data for Mount Sterling is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Mount Sterling?

The median household income in Mount Sterling, IA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Mount Sterling, IA?

Mount Sterling has an average high temperature of 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.0 inches.

Mount Sterling, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Mount Sterling, IA?

Mount Sterling has a violent crime rate of 56.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 369.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mount Sterling, IA a Good Place to Live?

Mount Sterling is a small town of 0 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Mount Sterling's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mount Sterling is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mount Sterling city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mount Sterling metro area.

Metric	Mount Sterling, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	N/A	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mount Sterling's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

56.8 /100k

Property Crime

369.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mount Sterling, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	N/A	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	N/A	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mount Sterling sees average highs of 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 23.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mount Sterling, IA
Average High — January	32.0°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	23.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mount Sterling, IA	National Avg
Population	0	—
Median Age	N/A	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	N/A	59.3%
Black or African American	N/A	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	N/A	18.9%
Asian	N/A	6.3%
Under 18	N/A	22.2%
65 and over	N/A	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cantril, IA 7 mi Keosauqua, IA 8 mi Bonaparte, IA 9 mi Farmington, IA 10 mi Granger, MO 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Mount Sterling

Mount Sterling, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52573

Mount Sterling vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Sterling, IA affordable or expensive?

Mount Sterling has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Mount Sterling, IA?

Mount Sterling's violent crime rate is 56.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 369.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mount Sterling?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Mount Sterling, IA a good place to live?

Mount Sterling, IA has a population of 0, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Mount Sterling?

Mount Sterling averages 32.0°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 23.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mount Sterling?

Mount Sterling, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52573.

What is the population of Mount Sterling?

The population of Mount Sterling, Iowa is 0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mount Sterling?

Key numbers for living in Mount Sterling: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mount Sterling side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.