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Sterling, UT

Utah · Sanpete County

Sterling is a small town in Utah with a population of 303. Residents earn $64,261 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
303 Population 947/sq mi density
$64,261 Median Income $23,053 per capita
$221,900 Home Value $296,415 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 145 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$64,261 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$221,900 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $64,261
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $221,900
21% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 73/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.8%
10% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.2%
44% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.0%
29% higher than US avg

How Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population303
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$64,261
Per Capita$23,053
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,506M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$221,900
Rent$950
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$296,415
Housing Units122
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property145/100K

Health

Obesity28.8%
Uninsured9.4%
Smoking11.0%
Depression27.7%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain13.1 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.04

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute13 min
Broadband93.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sterling receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Sterling has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sterling is $64,261, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sterling is $221,900, 21% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Sterling is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 145 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.

Education

11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches, including 52.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Sterling has a population of 303 with a density of 947 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age is 37.7 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.5% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (91.4%), with 2% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.3% of residents, while 7.7% speak Spanish. 12.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 9.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 85.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

303
Total Population
947
People / sq mi
37.7yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sterling vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish 7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sterling vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sterling is $64,261, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,053 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $854, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants. The cost of living index is 98.9, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Sterling vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,261
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,053
Avg Weekly Wage$854
IRS Avg AGI$62,996
Gini Index0.413 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.2%
44% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.0%
29% above US avg
Establishments (County)743
County GDP$1,506M

Business (County)

Restaurants41
Healthcare63
Retail77
Manufacturing34

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Cost of Living98.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.31%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time13.2 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sterling is $221,900, 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $296,415, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,082 for a one-bedroom to $1,313 for a two-bedroom apartment. 82.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 122 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $2,898 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 26.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$221,900
21% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$296,415

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden26.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$981
1 Bedroom$1,082
2 Bedrooms$1,313
3 Bedrooms$1,746
4 Bedrooms$2,105

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.8%
Owner-Occupied82.8%
Renter-Occupied17.2%
Housing Units122
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Effective Rate1.31%
In Sterling, 28.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.7% of residents. 27.4% have high blood pressure. 11.0% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 12.2% report binge drinking. 18.6% are physically inactive, below the national average. 27.7% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.4% experience frequent mental distress. 9.4% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,426. The dentist ratio is 1:2,123. 51.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Sterling vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
10% below US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma11.4%
COPD6.2%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.0%
21% below US avg
Binge Drinking12.2%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression27.7%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Uninsured9.4%
9% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,426
Dentists1:2,123
Mental Health1:103
Checkup Rate69.9%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death7,286/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access51.9%
Healthcare Facilities63
Sterling has a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 145 per 100,000, 93% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 182 federally declared disasters. Overall, Sterling receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Sterling vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent72.6/100K
81% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property145.1/100K
93% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents12
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Sterling experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates39.1933°N, 111.6904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountySanpete County County
Nearest AirportCarbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 52.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.38"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience52.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

769 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 3, 2011 10 km NW of Circleville, Utah M4.6 120 km
Jan 2, 1998 10 km ESE of Beaver, Utah M4.4 128 km
Jun 24, 1992 30 km WSW of Emery, Utah M4.3 47 km
Apr 17, 2003 6 km SSW of Levan, Utah M4.2 39 km
Mar 16, 1992 6 km S of Herriman, Utah M4.2 144 km
Jul 19, 2001 31 km NNE of Fremont, Utah M4.2 52 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km N of Helper, Utah M4.2 96 km
Jun 29, 2014 6 km SE of Spring City, Utah M4.2 35 km
Apr 14, 2019 28 km W of Kanosh, Utah M4.1 104 km
Feb 20, 2019 8 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 86 km
Sep 6, 1994 12 km SSW of Circleville, Utah M4.0 137 km
Feb 23, 2001 12 km SW of Kanosh, Utah M4.0 91 km
May 1, 2025 4 km WNW of Independence, Utah M3.9 129 km
Jan 6, 1996 15 km SE of Castle Dale, Utah M3.9 71 km
Jan 17, 2020 10 km NNE of Minersville, Utah M3.9 142 km
Apr 14, 2010 30 km ENE of Boulder Town, Utah M3.9 140 km
Apr 10, 1998 3 km ENE of Milford, Utah M3.9 141 km
May 6, 1990 10 km SSE of Beaver, Utah M3.8 138 km
Oct 11, 1999 2 km W of Glenwood, Utah M3.8 55 km
Feb 6, 1991 7 km WNW of Hiawatha, Utah M3.8 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 8, 2002 EF2 10 km 0
Nov 2, 1967 EF2 49 km 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF2 13 km 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF1 64 km 0
Aug 28, 1964 EF1 13 km 0
Aug 7, 1957 EF1 31 km 0
Jul 26, 2010 EF0 90 km 0
Jun 25, 2005 EF0 48 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF0 95 km 0
Sep 12, 2002 EF0 22 km 0
Sep 8, 2002 EF0 13 km 0
Aug 8, 2001 EF0 54 km 0
Jul 25, 2001 EF0 87 km 0
May 28, 1996 EF0 69 km 0
Jun 7, 1989 EF0 77 km 0
Aug 19, 1984 EF0 88 km 0
Aug 15, 1984 EF0 5 km 0
May 9, 1966 EF0 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1955 EF0 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Black Rock Desert (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Black Rock Desert Volcanic field 1,800 m (5,906 ft) 1290 74 km
Markagunt Plateau Volcanic field 2,840 m (9,318 ft) 1050 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) (161,203 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (WASH) 161,203 77 km
2012 CLAY SPRINGS 107,391 56 km
2018 POLE CREEK 102,426 89 km
2020 CANAL 74,897 61 km
1999 RAILROAD 64,598 76 km
2012 WOOD HOLLOW 46,763 61 km
1996 SORENSON COMPLEX (SOUTH TWIN PEAKS) 46,576 97 km
2012 SEELEY 44,626 65 km
1986 TWINPEAKS 34,633 91 km
2018 COAL HOLLOW 30,239 88 km
2006 DOG VALLEY 28,992 94 km
2000 OLDROYD COMPLEX (MONA WEST) 28,774 75 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (LEAMINGTON) 28,159 54 km
2007 SALT CREEK 26,924 58 km
2018 BALD MOUNTAIN 21,016 81 km
1996 LEAMINGTON COMPLEX (EAST SAGE) 18,360 51 km
2018 TRAIL MOUNTAIN 18,342 51 km
2012 GREASE 16,155 67 km
1996 ADELAIDE COMPLEX (ADALAIDE) 15,638 72 km
2005 WEST GILSON 15,483 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.2 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
October 49°F (10°C) 1.4 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 1.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Sterling has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.8").

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Sterling is located in Sanpete County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 82.3% of the vote, a 67.6-point margin. 93.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 6 public libraries serving the community. 63 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 90.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.3%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 67.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Traffic Accidents12
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.1%
67% below US avg
High School+93.7%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
School Test Score6.04
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density947/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi
CountySanpete County County

Services

Broadband Access93.0%
Avg Download Speed49.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed24.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants41
Retail Stores77

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute13.2 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%
Average costs for common services in Sterling. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $247 ($148–$396)
Specialist Visit $346 ($198–$544)
Urgent Care Visit $198 ($99–$346)
Emergency Room Visit $2,176 ($791–$4,945)
Dental Cleaning $129 ($74–$198)
Dental Filling $247 ($148–$396)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $45 ($25–$74)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $74 ($49–$119)
Brake Pad Replacement $297 ($148–$495)
Tire Rotation $40 ($20–$74)
New Tires (Set of 4) $593 ($396–$989)
Battery Replacement $198 ($99–$346)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $99 ($59–$148)
Electrician (Per Hour) $89 ($49–$138)
HVAC Repair $396 ($148–$791)
HVAC System Install $6,923 ($3,956–$11,868)
Roof Repair $989 ($396–$1,978)
Roof Replacement $8,901 ($5,440–$14,835)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,484 ($495–$3,462)
Divorce (Contested) $14,835 ($4,945–$29,670)
DUI Defense $4,945 ($1,978–$9,890)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,484 ($791–$2,967)
Will Preparation $495 ($198–$989)
Trust Preparation $2,473 ($989–$4,945)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut $54 ($30–$99)
Hair Coloring (Full) $148 ($74–$247)
Manicure $25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure $40 ($25–$64)
Massage (1 Hour) $79 ($49–$129)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.05 ($2.97–$5.44)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.46 ($2.47–$4.95)
Loaf of Bread $3.76 ($2.47–$5.44)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.45 ($2.97–$6.43)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.44 ($3.96–$7.42)
Rice (per lb) $0.99 ($0.59–$1.78)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $138 ($79–$247)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $69 ($30–$148)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $69 ($40–$119)
Internet (Monthly) $69 ($40–$99)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $64 ($30–$99)
Cable TV (Monthly) $84 ($49–$148)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $198 ($74–$495)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,978 ($1,187–$3,462)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $69 ($30–$129)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.91–$25)
Car Registration (Annual) $99 ($30–$247)
Driver's License Renewal $30 ($15–$74)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,187 ($593–$2,473)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $989 ($495–$1,978)
After-School Care (Monthly) $396 ($198–$692)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($25–$99)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $989 ($396–$2,473)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,363 ($4,945–$29,670)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($30–$99)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $99 ($49–$198)
Dog Grooming $59 ($30–$99)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $40 ($20–$74)
Dog Spay/Neuter $297 ($148–$495)
Cat Spay/Neuter $198 ($99–$396)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$990
Toddler$811
Preschool$734
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$737
Toddler$676
Preschool$646
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Sanpete County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 1,411 39 $47,663 1.83
Retail Trade 928 63 $28,066 0.99
Health Care & Social Assistance 769 81 $43,201 0.57
Construction 614 120 $48,134 1.25
Administrative & Waste Services 257 32 $30,627 0.47
Educational Services 255 5 $41,301 1.31
Professional & Technical Services 214 46 $48,107 0.33
Information & Technology 174 19 $63,541 0.99
Other Services 153 40 $32,830 0.54
Transportation & Warehousing 128 32 $48,014 0.32
Finance & Insurance 124 29 $54,186 0.33
Wholesale Trade 123 20 $53,196 0.33
Real Estate 43 16 $34,169 0.30
Utilities 12 6 $91,954 0.34
Management of Companies 10 6 $54,780 0.06

Campgrounds Near Sterling

23 campgrounds found near Sterling.

NameRatingSitesPrice
GOOSEBERRY ADMIN SITE CABINS 5.0/5 1 $300
MILLER FLAT RESERVOIR CAMPGROUND 5.0/5 4 $15–$50
MAPLE GROVE 4.7/5 22 $25–$145
Mt Terrill Guard Station 4.7/5 1 $50
MAPLE CANYON 4.6/5 15 $5–$20
INDIAN CREEK GUARD STATION 4.5/5 1 $50
JOES VALLEY RESERVOIR 4.5/5 51 $10–$18
ORANGE OLSEN 4.5/5 2 $40–$60
POTTERS POND 4.5/5 19 $10–$40
Gooseberry Creek Campground 4.4/5 9 $10–$40
LAKE HILL 4.3/5 6 $10–$40
SEELY CREEK GUARD STATION 4.3/5 1 $50
FLAT CANYON 4.2/5 12 $10–$50
INDIAN CREEK (UT) 4.2/5 7 $20–$50
LAKE CANYON REC AREA 4.2/5 16 $15–$60
FERRON RESERVOIR 4.0/5 18 $10–$20
WILLOW LAKE 4.0/5 10 $7–$10
MANTI COMMUNITY 3.8/5 7 $10–$40
TWELVE MILE FLAT 3.6/5 16 $7–$40
JOES VALLEY PAVILION GROUP SITE A 3.5/5 1 $20–$50
TWIN LAKE CAMPGROUND 3.3/5 3 $5–$30
Cleveland Reservoir Campground — 2 $10–$20
Ferron Reservoir Campground Ferron North — 1 Free

National Parks Near Sterling

10 national parks and monuments found near Sterling.

ParkTypeFee
Capitol Reef National Park National Park $20
Fort Deseret State Park State Park Free
Fremont Indian State Park State Park Free
Goblin Valley State Park State Park Free
Huntington State Park State Park Free
Palisade State Park State Park Free
Piute State Park State Park Free
Scofield State Park State Park Free
Territorial Statehouse State Park State Park Free
Yuba State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Sterling

500+ trails found near Sterling.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
PAIUTE (D-4) 21.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WHITE MOUNTAIN 14.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHALK CREEK 12.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 12.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COFFEE PEAK 12.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL, LOA 11.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH CEDAR RIDGE 11.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PAIUTE (D-1) 10.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT TOP 10.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST BEAVERS 10.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COFFEE PEAK - SCIPIO PASS 9.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 9.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CRK N SLOPE LOOP 8.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOST CREEK 8.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JUMP CREEK 8.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
REEDER TRAIL 7.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG BEAR CREEK TRAIL 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRIZZLY GULCH TRAIL 7.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG RIDGE #025-INC. 7.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RICHFIELD CCC 6.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HOLE TRAIL 6.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FERRON MOUNTAIN #114 6.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STEVES WASH 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PAIUTE (D-1) 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT CANYON 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JOSEPHITE PT. TRAIL 6.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STEVES BASIN 6.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SKUMPAH 5.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINCHOT 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COTTONWOOD 5.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH WATER HOLLOW 5.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MORONI PEAK 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST SANPETE/ THE HORESHOES 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CLEAR CREEK 5.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH REEDER 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DRY WASH 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HIGHWAY 31 TRAIL 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CANAL CANYON 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAIRY TRAIL 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
INDIAN RANCH 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SECRET CORRAL 5.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EBBS CANYON-NOON ROCK-GRABALL 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH SANPITCH TRAIL 5.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 5.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HORSE CANYON 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST RICHFIELD 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DRY HOLLOW 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1485 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HARMON ATV TRAIL 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER CREEK 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHOKE CHERRY 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JORDAN CANYON 4.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCK CANYON 4.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FOUR MILE/PIGEON CREEK 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GOOSEBERRY EQUESTRIAN 4.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD LOGGING ROAD 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
REESE CANYON 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EXPERIMENT STATION 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEER CREEK CANYON 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PAIUTE (D-1) 4.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PIPE SPRING 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PIONEER - EAGLE HOLLOW 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROWNS HOLE 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
COVE MOUNTAIN ROAD 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 4.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MILL CANYON 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE HOLLOW - CCC 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
INDIAN SPRINGS - SCIPIO PASS 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK CANYON 3.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CCC TRAIL - TRAIL MTN 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
N FORK MUDDY CRK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1434 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FORK CHALK CREEK 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCAD VALLEY TRAIL 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4732 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FOUR MILE/PIGEON CREEK 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COVE TRAIL 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SAND RIDGE 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PHARO 3.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCK CANYON 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WILLOW SPRINGS 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER DAMS 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FORK OF TOWHEAD MTN 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK FORK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCORUPS MEADOW 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLUE TRAIL 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROLFSON CANYON 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE LOST CREEK 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEAD HORSE 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER CRK TO MOUNT BALDY 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RED CANYON 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE SPRINGS 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CLEAR CRK FLATS - WHITLOCK 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINENUTS FLAT 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LEO 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1487 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SEELEY CANYON 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1435 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
UM PLATEAU 3.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CANDLAND MOUNTAIN 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MT. TERRILL - UM PASS 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1515 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MCEWAN FLAT - COVE LAKE 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CORRAL RIDGE 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 4940 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SALINA FLATS 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ORANGE OLSEN TRAIL 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1522 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLES CRK - CLAY BENCH 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MILL CANYON 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GWT ALT (UM PLATEAU) 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JULIUS PASTURE - S FRK 12 MILE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COW FORK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COAL MINE 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GEORGE'S FORK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4681 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DUSTERBURGS RIDGE TRAIL 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH THISTLE FLAT 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4733 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CEDAR SPRINGS 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4702 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SPRING CREEK(NZ) 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLSEN CANYON 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4698 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK MOUNTAIN 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE REDMOND 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT CANYON TIE 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
THE CIRCLE 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST MOUNTAIN 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CANDLAND MOUNTAIN 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CCC TRAIL #055 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COTTONWOOD 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CUTLER CANYON 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH MAPLE GROVE 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CEDAR CREEK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE LOST CREEK 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
STEP FLAT 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COTTONWOOD - LITTLE VALLEY 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAN HENRY 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WIDE SPRING CANYON 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLSEN CANYON 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COFFEE PEAK - SCIPIO PASS 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWER MUDDY CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RINKY DINK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4724 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SNOWS CANYON RIDGE TRAIL 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER CREEK RIDGE TRAIL #023 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIRCH CREEK 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST JASON CREEK 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CREEK MIDDLE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OAK RIDGE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 2082 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JIMMY'S FORK 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUMPHREY SPRINGS 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SWEETWATER SPRING 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1388 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CREEK CROSSING 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COVE LAKE - WILLOW BUNCH 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COTTONWOOD ATV 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL, LOA 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4672 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CLEAR CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4646 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TWELVE MILE TO FR 51243 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4751 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PARADISE CREEK 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH DEER GULCH 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCK CANYON/CEDAR SPR SPUR 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ORDER MOUNTAIN 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SAULS CANYON 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHOEMAKER FLAT 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BRUSH RESERVOIR 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NO FORK - SO CEDAR CANYON 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1516 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCK CANYON NORTH 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK DRAGON 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SINGLETON FLAT 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HELL HOLE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
COTTONWOOD RIDGE 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4718 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DANDELION FLAT 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CREEK CROSSING 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1377 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ABES RESERVOIR 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHEEP VALLEY POISON PASTURE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4680 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PATTON 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1399 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL TO WRIGLEY RESEVOIR 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CRK N SLOPE LOOP 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4683 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HUMPHREY SPRINGS 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PHARO-WILLOW CREEK PEAK SPUR 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUDDY CREEK MIDDLE 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4697 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4715 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHEEP VALLEY - MORONI 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEER GULCH TRAIL/ RIGHT FORK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4710 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWRY TOP 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL CANYON (?) 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLES - REEDER OVERLOOK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MARBLE HILL-REDDICKS TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLY CANYON 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DRY CR-LYMANS - LITTLE OAK CR 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 EAST SIDE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOAFERS 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK CANYON 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
KNOB MOUNTAIN 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4741 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4687 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LEFT FORK TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWER MUDDY CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MIDDLE FORK TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAIRY TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHRIS CANYON 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1451 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
KNOB MTN WEST SLOPE 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SHEEP CREEK 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWER BIG BEAR 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4653 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FORK CLEAR CREEK 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4731 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
QUAKING ASPEN CREEK TRAIL 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHRIS RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ORDER CANYON TRAIL 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 103 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WIDE SPRING CANYON 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1425 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LEFT FORK FOURMILE CREEK RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE HORSESHOE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HOLMAN CANYON 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4678 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4710 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1517 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1446 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH HOLLOW EAST SLOPE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JAMES CANYON 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LEFT FORK UM 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TEEPLES RIDGE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE LOST CREEK 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BALSAM GROVE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4695 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4740 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1393 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TEEPLES 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RIGHT FORK TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4726 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CLEAR CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1391 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
RATTLESNAKE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4674 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DRY FORK - WIDE CANYON 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST SPUR OF EAST MTN TRAIL 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OAK CREEK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LORDS TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FLAT CUTOFF 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TEEPLES 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
REEDER TRAIL 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1446 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 WEST SIDE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4677 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 2273 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ABES RESERVOIR 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER CRK TO MOUNT BALDY SPUR 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4719 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MILL FORK RIDGE 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OLD LOGGING ROAD 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4703 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FLAT 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL HOLLOW 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEAVER DAMS LOOP 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MUD SPRING 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4685 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4725 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE CRK TO JIMMYS CRK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH FORK OF LAKE CANYON 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCAD VALLEY DIVIDE 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINENUTS FLAT 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAIRY TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG BEAR CREEK TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOAFERS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEPHI CANYON 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHOKE CHERRY 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MIDDLE MOUNTAIN 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4684 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SAGE FLAT 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DUCK FORK TRAIL 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1452 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (D-4) 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE FORK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4701 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4729 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWRY TOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOWRY TOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEAD HORSE SPUR#1 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST MTN EAST SPUR 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4989 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BIG BEAR CREEK TRAIL 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4979 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINE CREEK 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1460 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLUE LAKE EAST LOOP 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EMERALD LAKE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1450 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1398 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
KITCHEN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SOUTH DEER GULCH 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LOAFERS SPUR 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4707A 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DRY LAKE SPRING TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH CCC TIE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAGSTAFF PIPELINE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MILL CANYON 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST MOUNTAIN 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JASON CREEK 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 EAST SIDE 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4707 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH FORK CHALK CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEAD HORSE SPUR #2 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST JASON CREEK SPUR 1 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT CANYON TIE SPUR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1122 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1375 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4744 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE HOLLOW - CCC 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MORTENSEN CORRAL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CANAL CANYON 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAGLE HOLLOW SPUR 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1525 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FOUR MILE/PIGEON CREEK 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST SANPITCH TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4743 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4980 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 WEST SIDE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4990 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DAN HENRY 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HOLMAN CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NEPHI CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #15 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4721 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1397 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHOKE CHERRY 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST JASON CREEK SPUR 2 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHRIS CANYON 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1476 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #16 NORTH END 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1427 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GWT ALT (UM PLATEAU) 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST SANPITCH TRAIL CUTOFF 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #13 EAST END 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
I-70 SIDE TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1428 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROLFSON LEARNERS LOOP 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4750 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT CANYON CG - BOULGER RES 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4978 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #17 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4700 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 WEST SIDE 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
REEDER TRAIL 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4983 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4960 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROWNS HOLE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
NIOTCH - GATES 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4964 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
DEER GULCH TRAIL/ RIGHT FORK 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
HARRIS KNOLL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1391 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1439 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON LEARNERS LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CLEVELAND LEARNERS LOOP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRIAL 1519 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PRIVATE ROAD TO ELECTRIC LAKE 0.4 — — —
TRAIL 1484 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #13 EAST END 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1527 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #10 WEST SIDE 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1387 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1477 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1454 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
EAST SANPITCH TRAIL 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FLAT TOP 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4729 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 4883 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4710 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4991 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
CHRIS CANYON 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1879 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 103A 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MAPLE HOLLOW - CCC 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4976 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
WEST JASON CREEK 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ABES RESERVOIR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LITTLE REDMOND 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1438 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #16 SOUTH END 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JORDAN CANYON SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JULIUS PASTURE SPUR 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLACK DRAGON SPUR TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1877 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4745 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 4927 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
GRIZZLY GULCH TRAIL 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4704 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCAD VALLEY DIVIDE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ROCK CANYON NORTH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCORUPS MEADOW 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4981 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4710A 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4973 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1880 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4671 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BLUE LAKE EAST LOOP EXTENSION 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MEADOW GULCH 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1875 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #15 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 1521 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1878 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROAD HOLLOW-SHEEP VALLEY 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4722 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1877 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1877 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
LAKE CANYON #16 SOUTH END 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NIOTCH - GATES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TRAIL 4709 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TR 1881 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
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Museums in Sterling

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CENTRAL UTAH ART CENTERART MUSEUM86 N MAIN ST4352835110$176,333
SNOW COLLEGE ART GALLERYART MUSEUM

Libraries in Sterling

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
EPHRAIM PUBLIC LIBRARY30 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.046,509
MANTI CITY LIBRARY02 SOUTH MAIN STREET0.022,138
GUNNISON CIVIC LIBRARY38 WEST CENTER STREET0.011,489
SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY90 WEST MAIN STREET0.011,175

Farmers Markets in Sterling

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gunnison Farmers Market

Gas Stations in Sterling

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Silver Eagle

Golf Courses in Sterling

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palisade State Park Golf Course

Breweries in Sterling

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Sip It Soda ShackRestaurants, Breweries455 S Main St4352833435Visit

Cell Towers in Sterling

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 23, T 17 S, R 1 E (108617)LTOWER28
NW 1/4 NE 1/4 S 23, T 17 S, R 1 E (108617)LTOWER28
6.4 Miles NE of SR 28 & 5.8 Miles NW ofTOWER26
Skyline Drive (108646)LTOWER23
Skyline Drive (108646)LTOWER23

Bridges in Sterling

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous1985493,045G
CulvertConcrete19842225F

Airports Near Sterling

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
East Mountain Airstrip—Small Airport
Fillmore Municipal AirportFILSmall Airport
Hidden Splendor Airstrip—Small Airport
J. Randy McKnight Nephi Municipal AirportNPHSmall Airport
Manti-Ephraim AirportNTJSmall Airport
Richfield Municipal AirportRIFSmall Airport
Salina Gunnison AirportSBOSmall Airport
Scofield Airstrip—Small Airport
Woolf Hollow Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Sterling

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Salina City Police
Salina City Police

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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Hot Springs
1
Natural geothermal hot springs from NOAA geothermal database
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sterling

What is the population of Sterling?

Sterling has a population of 303 residents and is located in Utah. The population density is 947 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.7 years. The population is 47.5% female and 52.5% male.

Is Sterling expensive to live in?

Sterling has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 98.9 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $64,261, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $221,900 (21% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Sterling safe?

Sterling is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 145 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Sterling receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Sterling?

Sterling has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.1 inches, with 52.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Sterling?

The unemployment rate in Sterling is 5.2%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $854. There are 743 business establishments in the area, including 41 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 13 minutes, and 9.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Sterling?

The median home value in Sterling is $221,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $296,415. For renters, the median monthly rent is $950. Fair market rent is $1,082 for a 1-bedroom and $1,313 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 82.8%. The average annual property tax is $2,898.

How are the schools in Sterling?

Schools in Sterling score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 11.1% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.7% have completed high school. 5.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Sterling?

The obesity rate in Sterling is 28.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.0% of adults are smokers. 18.6% are physically inactive. 27.7% of residents report depression. 9.4% lack health insurance. 51.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,426.

What is transportation like in Sterling?

The average commute in Sterling is 13 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Sterling?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling is 91.4% White, 2% Black or African American. 92.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.7% speak Spanish. 12.5% of the population are military veterans. 9.9% of residents have a disability. 85.4% have health insurance coverage.

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