Sterling Township, KS
Living in Sterling Township
Bikeability25
Walkability64
Commute100
Public Transit26
Affordability54
Public Safety76
Airports7
Hospitals64
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools39
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
232Population+124 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
60%College-Educated+22% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years15%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate9%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree50%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K13%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector79%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation3%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office35%
Service6%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked6%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$604Median Monthly Rent+$41 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-43% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home18%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K28%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas47%
Utility gas35%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling Township
United States45
Kansas56
Rice County22
Property Crime in Sterling Township
United States48
Kansas58
Rice County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado32
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling Township, KS
St Joseph Elementary School
20 miles, NW
Pilgrim Christian School
20 miles, SE
Holy Cross Catholic School
21 miles, SE
Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling Township, KS
Sterling College
2 miles, SE
Central Christian College of Kansas
32 miles, E
McPherson College
34 miles, E
Bethany College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling Township, KS
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
7 miles, N
Ellinwood District Hospital
20 miles, NW
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
22 miles, SE
Summit Surgical, Llc
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sterling Township, KS
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, NE
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
60 miles, SE
Hays Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
105 miles, NE