Sterling, CO
Living in Sterling
Bikeability31
Walkability53
Commute99
Public Transit23
Affordability93
Public Safety42
Airports40
Hospitals54
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+85 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
19%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service31%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$666Median Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Colorado43
Logan County43
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Colorado55
Logan County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 0 | 4 |
| Feb | 30 | 0 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 1 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | 36 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 27 | 0 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Inland Flooding25
Tornado27
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, CO
Riverview Christian School
36 miles, SW
Lighthouse Sda Christian School
41 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
41 miles, SW
Colorado Heritage Education School System
80 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, CO
University of Northern Colorado
80 miles, W
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
99 miles, W
Colorado State University-Global Campus
104 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, CO
Sterling Regional Medcenter
2 miles, W
Haxtun Hospital District
29 miles, E
East Morgan County Hospital
35 miles, SW
Sidney Regional Medical Center
37 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sterling, CO
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
92 miles, NW
Denver International Airport
94 miles, SW
North Platte Regional Airport-Lee Bird Field
136 miles, E