Mount Sterling 51 Poor
Mount Sterling Livability #956 ranked city in Iowa#25,061 ranked city in the USARanks better than 14% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mount Sterling

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

  • Housing

    Expensive homes, poor home affordability and an unhealthy real estate market with lower than average home prices could all be reasons why this area received a low housing score.

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      Mount Sterling transportation information

      Statistic Mount Sterling Iowa National
      Average one way commute0min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work42.3%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home57.7%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Mount Sterling, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).