Montgomery County Fiscal Court

Mt. Sterling is the county seat to Montgomery County which is home to some 27,000 residents and one of the fastest growing communities in the Commonwealth. It is the economic engine for this Central Kentucky region as noted by Site Selection magazine, . It is the economic engine for this Central Kentucky region as noted by Site Selection magazine,  placing the community as a top ten Micropolitan community in Kentucky. This is due to the growth and capital investment made in the community. Montgomery County is home to 35 industries employing over 5,000 area residents, a 65-bed hospital, a regional arts center, the Clay Community Center which is home to the newest and fastest growing extended campus for Morehead State University plus numerous other amenities.