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Mount sterling, OH

Mount sterling, OH.

Population: 5,803 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Mount sterling, OH is $296,892 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $281,110 after a median 45.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$296,892

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

45.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$296,892
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+8.2%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+93.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$296,892
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$281,110
Median list price
$347,500
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
45.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$920/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
197
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
28,853
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
24,412

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Port-O-John Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
DOCTORS HOSPITAL, BERGER HOSPITAL, MADISON HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+102 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
48.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,260
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
42.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,606
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
397

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Mount sterlingState medianUS median
Median home value$296,892$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$281,110$242,250$325,000
Median days on market46 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,260$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Mount sterling, OH?
$296,892.
What is the median sale price in Mount sterling, OH?
$281,110.
How long do homes take to sell in Mount sterling, OH?
Median days on market: 45.5 days.
What is typical rent in Mount sterling, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,180/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mount sterling, OH?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm.
Is Mount sterling, OH in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Mount sterling, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mount sterling, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mount sterling, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Mount sterling, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Mount sterling, OH?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Mount sterling, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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