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Sterling, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ogemaw County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
439
Population
448/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$26,161 per capita
$84,700
Home Value
$161,006 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
1,245 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,700 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 53.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.2").