Mount Sterling township, Illinois
Mount Sterling township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mount Sterling township is a geographic entity located in Brown County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,448. The land area covers 37.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,448 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±1.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,078 | ±119 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,164 | ±105 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,078 | ±119 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 86 | ±49 |
| Median Home Value | $143,700 | ±$16,811 |
| Median Gross Rent | $604 | ±$215 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,481 | ±$7,307 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,581 | ±$2,843 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 233 | ±96 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±4.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,151 | ±159 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.9% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF MOUNT STERLING
GUS Population: 4,333 (2024)
ID: 162739
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: BKKP
503 CAMDEN RD, MT STERLING IL 62353-1059
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COUNTY OF BROWN
GUS Population: 6,307 (2024)
ID: 124836
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
200 COURT ST, MT STERLING IL 62353-1285
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mount Sterling | PK-04 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Mount Sterling | 09-12 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Mount Sterling | 05-08 | Mount Sterling, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Perry, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Meredosia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Meredosia, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Meredosia, IL | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-13 | MOUNT STERLING, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BROWN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 143 WEST MAIN STREET, MOUNT STERLING, IL, 62353 |
(217) 773-2013
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CLAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 211 EAST MAIN STREET, CLAYTON, IL, 62324 |
(217) 894-6519
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M-C RIVER VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 304 MAIN STREET, MEREDOSIA, IL, 62665 |
(217) 584-1571
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RUSHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 514 MAPLE AVENUE, RUSHVILLE, IL, 62681 |
(217) 322-3030
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BEARDSTOWN HOUSTON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 13 BOULEVARD ROAD, BEARDSTOWN, IL, 62618 |
(217) 323-4204
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GOLDEN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 309 QUINCY STREET, GOLDEN, IL, 62339 |
(217) 696-2428
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CAMP POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 206 EAST STATE STREET, CAMP POINT, IL, 62320 |
(217) 593-7021
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GRIGGSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 119 SOUTH COREY STREET, GRIGGSVILLE, IL, 62340 |
(217) 833-2633
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BLUFFS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 110 NORTH BLUFF STREET, BLUFFS, IL, 62621 |
(217) 754-3804
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GREATER WEST CENTRAL PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 202 NORTH CENTER STREET, AUGUSTA, IL, 62311 |
(217) 392-2211
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PERRY 6 NW, IL US, located 12.6 miles from Mount Sterling township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5° | 17.8° | 27.1° | 1.96" | 6.1" |
| February | 41.6° | 21.7° | 31.7° | 2.00" | 6.0" |
| March | 52.8° | 31.3° | 42.1° | 2.57" | 2.4" |
| April | 65.0° | 41.8° | 53.4° | 3.92" | 0.4" |
| May | 74.9° | 53.3° | 64.1° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.8° | 62.2° | 73.0° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.3° | 65.1° | 76.2° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.1° | 62.7° | 74.4° | 3.21" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.9° | 54.2° | 67.0° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.5° | 42.7° | 55.1° | 3.10" | 0.0" |
| November | 53.3° | 32.8° | 43.0° | 2.82" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.2° | 23.2° | 32.2° | 2.26" | 5.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling city | City | 1.6 mi | — |
| Ripley village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Mound Station village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Versailles village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Clayton village | Village | 12.3 mi | — |
| Camden village | Village | 12.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1700951167. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.