Sterling Township, IL
Living in Sterling Township
Bikeability
35
Walkability
49
Commute
97
Public Transit
29
Affordability
96
Public Safety
68
Airports
26
Hospitals
68
Colleges
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
5
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sterling Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sterling Township, IL
Christ Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Newman Central Catholic High School
1 miles, W
St Mary School
2 miles, S
St Andrew Catholic School
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sterling Township, IL
Rockford University
47 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Davenport
48 miles, W
Northern Illinois University
48 miles, E
Augustana College
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sterling Township, IL
Cgh Medical Center
1 miles, SW
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
11 miles, E
Morrison Community Hospital
14 miles, W
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sterling Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
40 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
49 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
66 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
79 miles, S