Sterling, MI

Living in Sterling

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 38
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 59
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Schools 15
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Residents

538 Population -72 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
73% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$694 (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K3%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office18%
Service30%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$67k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$506 Median Monthly Rent +$73 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -23% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K1%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas84%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sterling

United States45
Michigan58
Arenac County37

Property Crime in Sterling

United States48
Michigan43
Arenac County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 15
Feb 22 1 11
Mar 31 2 7
Apr 43 3 2
May 55 3 0
Jun 65 3 0
Jul 69 3 0
Aug 67 3 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 3 0
Nov 38 3 4
Dec 27 2 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sterling

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding6
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sterling, MI

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Colleges

Colleges near Sterling, MI

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Northwood University
31 miles, SW
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Alma College
56 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sterling, MI

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Airports

Airports near Sterling, MI

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