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Sterling, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Comanche County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
730
Population
890/sq mi density
$65,521
Median Income
$34,302 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$209,970 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,521 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sterling enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7494°N, 98.1725°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Comanche County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (LAW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0495 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.4 in |
Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (1.1").