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Sterling, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Logan County County
Sterling, CO
At a Glance
How Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $44,242 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,613. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 656 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling is $205,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,721. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Sterling reports 788 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 107% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,404/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.