At a Glance
Median Income
$67,986
$29,586 per capita
Home Value
$193,800
Zillow: $224,604
Median Rent
$1,022/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sterlington a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.1% (69% 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 $224,604. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,045
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,986
Per Capita$29,586
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$9,307M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$1,022
Ownership49.8%
Zillow$224,604
Housing Units963
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,455/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Sterlington was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.519 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 313 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.