Sterling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
439
Population
448/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$26,161 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$171,171 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $771/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 53.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 448/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0328°N, 84.0186°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ogemaw County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (1.4").