At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$26,161 per capita
Home Value
$84,700
Zillow: $171,171
Median Rent
$771/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
18.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,161. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 611 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling is $84,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,171. Median rent is $771/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
13.2% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population439
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$26,161
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$821
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,700
Rent$771
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$171,171
Housing Units182
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,752/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation744 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sterling was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.