Sterling, CO

Living in Sterling

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 53
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Commute 99
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 40
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 55
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Schools 19
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Residents

14k Population +85 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
19% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$9.8k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
16  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office15%
Service31%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$38k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$666 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling

United States45
Colorado43
Logan County43

Property Crime in Sterling

United States48
Colorado55
Logan County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 0 4
Feb 30 0 4
Mar 39 1 5
Apr 47 2 3
May 57 3 0
Jun 67 3 0
Jul 74 3 0
Aug 72 2 0
Sep 62 1 1
Oct 49 1 2
Nov 36 1 5
Dec 27 0 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling

Inland Flooding25
Tornado27
Blizzard7
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