Sterling, KS
Living in Sterling
Bikeability62
Walkability89
Commute100
Public Transit49
Affordability99
Public Safety61
Airports7
Hospitals65
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.6kPopulation+392 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-10 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
14 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office19%
Service23%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Public transportation1%
Walked12%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$9k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas76%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Kansas56
Rice County22
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Kansas58
Rice County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado23
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, KS
Pilgrim Christian School
18 miles, SE
Holy Cross Catholic School
18 miles, SE
Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School
19 miles, SE
Central Christian Schools
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, KS
Sterling College
1 miles, N
Central Christian College of Kansas
31 miles, E
McPherson College
33 miles, E
Bethany College
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, KS
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
9 miles, N
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
19 miles, SE
Summit Surgical, Llc
19 miles, SE
Ellinwood District Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sterling, KS
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, NE
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
57 miles, SE
Hays Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
105 miles, NE