At a Glance
Median Income
$64,261
$23,053 per capita
Home Value
$221,900
Zillow: $296,415
Median Rent
$950/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
11.0% smoking rate
How Sterling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterling a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sterling residents earn a median household income of $64,261 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,053. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterling is $221,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,415. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
11.1% of adults in Sterling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterling has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population303
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,261
Per Capita$23,053
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,900
Rent$950
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$296,415
Housing Units122
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain13.1 in/yr
Elevation5,577 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Sterling was founded in 1873.
The median home in Sterling was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.