Sterling, MI
Living in Sterling
Bikeability10
Walkability38
Commute72
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety82
Airports5
Hospitals81
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
538Population-72 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$694 (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office18%
Service30%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$506Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas84%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Michigan58
Arenac County37
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Michigan43
Arenac County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 15 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, MI
St Joseph Elementary School
20 miles, NW
Southwell Amish School
22 miles, W
Lilac Grove Amish School
24 miles, W
Edenville Sda Elementary School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, MI
Northwood University
31 miles, SW
Saginaw Valley State University
36 miles, S
Central Michigan University
49 miles, SW
Alma College
56 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, MI
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital
4 miles, SE
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
19 miles, NW
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
24 miles, W
Midmichigan Medical Center-Midland
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sterling, MI
MBS International Airport
35 miles, S
Bishop International Airport
75 miles, S
Alpena County Regional Airport
76 miles, N
Capital Region International Airport
91 miles, S