Mount Sterling, Kentucky
Mount Sterling: city in Montgomery County, Kentucky
About
Mount Sterling is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,895 and a population density of 600 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,246 inhabitants.
The city was created 234 years ago in 1791.
Quick Facts about Mount Sterling
| Population | 7,246 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Postal code | 40353 |
| Phone Area Codes | 859 |
| Area | 11.49 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0565,-83.9433 |
| Altitude | 974 feet / 297 meters |
| Capital city | Mount Sterling is capital of Montgomery County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1792 (234 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 04:42:26 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 631 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Mount Sterling is located at 38°3'23"N 83°56'36"W (38.0564700, -83.9432600).
Mount Sterling map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Mount Sterling increased by 4.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,895 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,942 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,951 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,035 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,079 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,114 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,113 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,161 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,209 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,231 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,246 | 0.21% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Mount Sterling
1Easy Walker Park
1395 Osborne Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594988725 | Website available
2Botts Park
4032-, 5650 Indian Mound Dr, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
3Montgomery County History Museum
36 Broadway St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594984669 | Website available
Where to Eat in Mount Sterling
1Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
110 Stone Trace Dr, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594990200 | Website available
2McDonald's
642 Maysville Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594981530 | Website available
3Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken
205 Evans Ave, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594984483 | Website available
4Applebee's Grill + Bar
690 N Maysville St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594993367 | Website available
5Waffle House
608 N Maysville St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594977033 | Website available
Where to Stay in Mount Sterling
1Days Inn by Wyndham Mt. Sterling
705 Maysville Rd, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594984680 | Website available
2Ramada Limited Mount Sterling
115 Stone Trace Dr, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594979400 | Website available
3Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt Sterling North, an IHG Hotel
269 Evans Ave, Mt Sterling, KY 40353, United States View details
Phone: +18594328151 | Website available
People born in Mount Sterling (16)
People born in Mount Sterling, including Kentucky politician Ernie Fletcher, politician Albert Galliton Harrison, politician Garrett Davis, .
More notable people
- John Jameson (American farmer, lawyer, and politician from Missouri (1802-1857)) he was born in 06/03/1802
- John Stuart Williams (Confederate Army general) he was born in 28/06/1818
- Larry Davis (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 03/06/1956
- Lawrence Chenault (American actor (1880-1943)) he was born in 01/01/1880
- Mark Jarman (Poet, critic) he was born in 05/06/1952
- Nancy Green (American model, cook, and activist (1834–1923)) she was born in 04/03/1834
- Robert E. Payne (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/01/1941
- Tom Grubbs (American baseball player) he was born in 22/02/1894
- William T. Wallace (American politician) he was born in 22/03/1828
- Howard Van Antwerp (college football player and attorney (1898-1992)) he was born in 04/04/1898
- Allie Craycraft he was born in 30/05/1932
- Lewis Dalton he was born in 16/12/1826
- Omar Prewitt (American basketball player) he was born in 24/09/1994
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Mount Sterling, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 487904 | Kentucky Horseshoeing School | Richmond (KY) | 40475-1810 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Mount Sterling, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Mount Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling Post Office | Mount Sterling (KY) | 40353 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mount Sterling, Illinois township in Brown County, Illinois with a population of 2,495 people.
- Mount Sterling, Ohio human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,783 people.
- Mount Sterling, Wisconsin village in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 196 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville | 1,755 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| Camargo | 1,151 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Mount Sterling distances to largest Kentucky cities