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Sterling City, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Coke County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,173
Population
1,197/sq mi density
$120,208
Median Income
$32,608 per capita
$127,600
Home Value
$171,452 Zillow
$968
Median Rent
40.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
534
Violent Crime/100K
3,738 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,208 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,600 home value, $968/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (41% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,286 ft (697 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8392°N, 100.9859°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Coke County County |
| Nearest Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 3.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Sterling City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.8").