Mount Sterling
Census-designated place in Van Buren County, Iowa

Mount Sterling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Van Buren County, Iowa, with 33 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 679 ft (207 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cantril, 7.2 miles W.
- 33residents (2020 Census)
- 679 ftelevation · 207 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 105 / sq mipopulation density
- 52573ZIP code
About Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling is a census-designated place (CDP) in Van Buren County, Iowa, United States. The population was 33 at the 2020 census.
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Mount Sterling had 33 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33 |
|---|---|
| Density | 105 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Sterling at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Van Buren County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 33 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6185° N, 91.9354° W |
| ZIP code | 52573 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1954750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Sterling
- Cantril7.2 mi W
- Keosauqua8.1 mi N
- Bonaparte9.1 mi NE
- Farmington10.4 mi E
- Granger, MO10.7 mi S
- Arbela, MO11.5 mi S
- Luray, MO11.8 mi S
- Milton12.4 mi W
- Medill, MO15.6 mi SE
- Wyaconda, MO15.6 mi S
- Leando15.8 mi NW
- Revere, MO16.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Sterling
What county is Mount Sterling in?
Mount Sterling is in Van Buren County, Iowa.
What is the population of Mount Sterling, IA?
33 people lived in Mount Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Sterling, IA?
The ZIP code of Mount Sterling is 52573.
What is the elevation of Mount Sterling?
679 feet (207 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Sterling?
Cantril (7.2 mi), Keosauqua (8.1 mi), Bonaparte (9.1 mi), Farmington (10.4 mi), Granger (10.7 mi).
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