Sterling, OK
Living in Sterling
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute44
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety40
Airports28
Hospitals43
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
637Population-139 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial17%
Native American7%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate50%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
Employers
Government19%
Private sector55%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office10%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van86%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$600 (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$428Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Utility gas57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sterling
United States45
Oklahoma52
Lawton Metro Area73
Comanche County74
Property Crime in Sterling
United States48
Oklahoma62
Lawton Metro Area70
Comanche County71
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 2 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Mar | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 2 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling, OK
St Mary S Catholic School
16 miles, SW
Trinity Christian Academy
16 miles, SW
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
19 miles, SW
James Caraway Christian Academy
26 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling, OK
Cameron University
18 miles, SW
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
23 miles, NE
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
52 miles, NE
Mid-America Christian University
53 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling, OK
Lawton Indian Hospital
15 miles, SW
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
18 miles, SW
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr
18 miles, SW
Duncan Regional Hospital, Inc
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Sterling, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
19 miles, SW
Will Rogers World Airport
55 miles, NE
Stillwater Regional Airport
115 miles, NE