Sterling, IL

Living in Sterling

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 54
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 49
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Schools 4
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Residents

15k Population -668 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$4.5k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$88k Median Home Value +$3.3k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$529 Median Monthly Rent +$58 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling

United States45
Illinois50
Whiteside County21

Property Crime in Sterling

United States48
Illinois43
Whiteside County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (55%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump43%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 9
Feb 26 2 6
Mar 37 2 3
Apr 49 3 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 5 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

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sterling, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling, IL

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St Mary School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Sterling, IL

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

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sterling, IL

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Cgh Medical Center
0 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Sterling, IL

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