Sterling Township, IL

Living in Sterling Township

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 49
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 68
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 48
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Schools 5
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Residents

17k Population -886 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
61% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty
17  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$3.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$531 Median Monthly Rent +$55 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling Township

United States45
Illinois50
Whiteside County21

Property Crime in Sterling Township

United States48
Illinois43
Whiteside County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 9
Feb 25 2 5
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 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 Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding46
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sterling Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling Township, IL

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St Mary School
2 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Sterling Township, IL

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Rockford University
47 miles, NE
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Augustana College
49 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sterling Township, IL

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Cgh Medical Center
1 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Sterling Township, IL

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