Photo: Publichall · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Mount Sterling is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Mount Sterling trails Kentucky on 10 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mount Sterling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Sterling
Mount Sterling is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mount Sterling is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
1 in 13 working-age adults in Mount Sterling has no health insurance
7.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.4% across Kentucky. Checkups ↓
Mount Sterling has a top-rated hospital
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Kentucky figure falls outside Mount Sterling’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Mount Sterling’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Sterling is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #116 of 141 in Kentucky. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 21% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 4%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Mount Sterling’s median household income is $55,827; among the 7,681 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Sterling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Kentucky.
Care in and near Mount Sterling
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Mount Sterling, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Mount Sterling; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Mount Sterling adults…
Mount Sterling runs above KY on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Kentucky
Share of adults, with the Kentucky figure marked.
How Mount Sterling adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Mount Sterling runs above Kentucky.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Mount Sterling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.5% across Kentucky.
Mount Sterling and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sterling | D | 42.9% | 14.2% | 22.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Sterling adults live with a disability (Kentucky 37.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Sterling
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Sterling is better than Kentucky on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Kentucky figure falls inside Mount Sterling’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Sterling | KY | U.S. | vs KY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.7%23–28.4 | 22.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.2–19 | 15.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.5–21.5 | 17.4% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%35.4–50.8 | 38.3% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 13.7% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.7–43.6 | 38.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.7–41.1 | 36.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.8%30–37.6 | 32.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 8.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 10.2% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.6 | 4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.2%19.3–27.5 | 18.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%19.5–24.9 | 18.5% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.2–35.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%10.9–16.6 | 14.2% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%35.1–49.1 | 39.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 5.4% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%73.9–81.4 | 78.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53.6%49.6–57.5 | 58.1% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83%80.4–85.5 | 84.2% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78–83.1 | 81.3% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%58.8–68.9 | 65.8% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%63.4–79.4 | 72.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.8%24.7–33.1 | 26.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21–28.4 | 22.5% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%16.2–20.3 | 15.5% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%12–15.3 | 11.7% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9.1–11.1 | 8.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%15.8–20 | 14.5% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.3%37.7–47.1 | 37.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.7%17.5–21.9 | 17.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.1%18–22.2 | 17.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 9% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 6% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.9–12 | 9.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 4.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Kentucky figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Mount Sterling
Is Mount Sterling a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Sterling is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #116 of 141 in Kentucky. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Sterling?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 50.8%, against 38.3% across Kentucky and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Sterling?
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling in Mount Sterling, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Mount Sterling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Sterling have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9.2%), against 5.4% across Kentucky.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Mount Sterling more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Sterling.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Kentucky figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.