Sterling Township, SD
Living in Sterling Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute96
Public Transit1
Affordability45
Public Safety90
Airports8
Hospitals85
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
502Population+199 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-14 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years37%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate32%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree27%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone47%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$120k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$50K to $74K41%
$100K to $124K12%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Private sector72%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$415kMedian Home Value+$183k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
55%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Mobile home30%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199929%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
$50K to $99K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K33%
$500K to $749K22%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas51%
Utility gas30%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling Township
United States45
South Dakota31
Brookings County17
Property Crime in Sterling Township
United States48
South Dakota34
Brookings County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding27
Tornado17
Blizzard12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling Township, SD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling Township, SD
Volga Christian School
8 miles, SW
Poinsett Colony Elementary School
17 miles, N
St Thomas School
31 miles, SW
Madison Christian School
33 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling Township, SD
South Dakota State University
6 miles, S
Dakota State University
31 miles, SW
Southwest Minnesota State University
52 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
61 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling Township, SD
Brookings Health System
7 miles, S
Hendricks Community Hospital
21 miles, E
Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center
25 miles, N
Avera Flandreau Hospital-Cah
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sterling Township, SD
Joe Foss Field
57 miles, S
Aberdeen Regional Airport
107 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
140 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
156 miles, NE