At a Glance
Median Income
$56,026
$26,759 per capita
Home Value
$256,800
Zillow: $125,435
Median Rent
$950/mo
48.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
94.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Stirling City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stirling City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stirling City a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stirling City residents earn a median household income of $56,026 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,759. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,029 business establishments, including 457 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stirling City is $256,800 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,435. Median rent is $950/month, with 48.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
3.4% of adults in Stirling City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stirling City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population436
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density369/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,026
Per Capita$26,759
Unemployment
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
A
Home Value$256,800
Rent$950
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$125,435
Housing Units197
Rent Burden48.1%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation3,449 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband59.8%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Stirling City was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.