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Sterling, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Wayne County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
236
Population
241/sq mi density
$53,558
Median Income
$28,378 per capita
$117,400
Home Value
$281,432 Zillow
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
230
Violent Crime/100K
874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,558 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 241/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9662°N, 81.8439°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Akron Fulton International (AKC) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.1").