Sterling, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Logan County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,273
Population
1,742/sq mi density
$44,242
Median Income
$23,613 per capita
$205,200
Home Value
$246,799 Zillow
$1,052
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
406
Violent Crime/100K
2,975 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,242 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $1,052/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
406 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 36.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,933 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6205°N, 103.1926°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Colorado Plains Regional (AKO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in December to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (0.3").