Sterling Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
618 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,667 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$220,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$675 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$513 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon County
1
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vernon County
2
La Crosse-Onalaska Metro Area
4
Wisconsin
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 16
Feb 1 8 21
Mar 2 6 33
Apr 4 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 5 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 34
Dec 1 11 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Prairie View Elementary
3 miles, W · 2.8star
De Soto Virtual School
9 miles, W · 3.2star
De Soto Middle
9 miles, W · 1.9star
De Soto High
9 miles, W · 2.8star
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Colleges

Viterbo University
24 miles, N · 2.8star
Western Technical College
25 miles, N · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Vernon Memorial Hospital
9 miles, E · 4.1star
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Airports

La Crosse Regional Airport
30 miles, N · 1star
Dubuque Regional Airport
76 miles, S · 1star
Rochester International Airport
79 miles, NW · 1star
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