Sterling, IL
Living in Sterling
Bikeability35
Walkability54
Commute97
Public Transit32
Affordability99
Public Safety65
Airports28
Hospitals69
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-668 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$3.3k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$529Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Illinois50
Whiteside County21
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Illinois43
Whiteside County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, IL
St Mary School
1 miles, S
Newman Central Catholic High School
1 miles, NW
Christ Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, IL
Purdue University Global-Davenport
47 miles, W
Rockford University
48 miles, NE
Northern Illinois University
49 miles, E
Augustana College
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, IL
Cgh Medical Center
0 miles, NW
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
11 miles, E
Morrison Community Hospital
13 miles, W
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sterling, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
41 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
48 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, S