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Sterlington, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
Sterlington, LA
At a Glance
How Sterlington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sterlington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sterlington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sterlington residents earn a median household income of $67,986 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,586. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,397 business establishments, including 313 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sterlington is $193,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,842. Median rent is $1,022/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Sterlington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 10,216/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Sterlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sterlington has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.