Sterling, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

3.0 /5.0

B Good

14,670 Population 2,466/sq mi density

$52,647 Median Income $35,146 per capita

$107,800 Home Value $139,801 Zillow

$780 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent

49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

179 Violent Crime/100K 3,384 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$52,647 median income, 3.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$107,800 home value, $780/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

179 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Sterling (2)

Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area

STANDARD

1 sites 4.8/5 (5 reviews) $14/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Camping, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Kayaking, Paddling, Picnicking, Birding

Bulger's Hollow Recreation Area is a hidden gem located on the Mississippi River. Whether you like camping, fishing, boating, or just taking in n...

THOMSON CAUSEWAY

STANDARD

128 sites 4.6/5 (709 reviews) $14–$26/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

DAY USE AREA, HUNTING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING

Thomson Causeway provides the unique experience of island camping on the great Mississippi River and it's well worth a try! The western edge o...