Mount Sterling

Census-designated place in Van Buren County, Iowa

Aerial view of Mount Sterling, Iowa
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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.

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, IA population

Mount Sterling had 33 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census33
Density105 per sq mi (40 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Mount Sterling at a glance

StateIowa (IA)
CountyVan Buren County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population33 (2020)
Land area0.32 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates40.6185° N, 91.9354° W
ZIP code52573
Census code (GEOID)1954750

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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