Sterling, NE
Living in Sterling
Bikeability28
Walkability69
Commute22
Public Transit29
Affordability95
Public Safety94
Airports33
Hospitals88
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
456Population+33 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+18% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate37%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+21% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector50%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$72 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas3%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Nebraska33
Johnson County14
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Nebraska45
Johnson County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding59
Tornado46
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, NE
St Andrew Elementary School
12 miles, SE
Berniklau Education Solutions Team
21 miles, NW
Prairie Hill Learning Center
21 miles, NW
St Michael Catholic School
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, NE
Union College
26 miles, NW
Bryan College of Health Sciences
27 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Lincoln
29 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, NE
Johnson County Hospital
11 miles, SE
Syracuse Area Health
18 miles, NE
Beatrice Community Hospital & Health Center, Inc
22 miles, SW
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sterling, NE
Lincoln Airport
34 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
63 miles, NE
Manhattan Regional Airport
93 miles, S
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
107 miles, W