Sterling Urban Area, CO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
21,067 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,074 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$228,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$775 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Colorado
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 4 27
Feb 0 4 30
Mar 1 5 38
Apr 1 3 46
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 66
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 5 36
Dec 0 5 27

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, CO State Senate District 1, CO State House District 63, CO
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Schools

Sterling Middle School
9 miles, W • 2.8 star
Sterling High School
9 miles, W • 2.8 star
Caliche Junior-Senior High School
10 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northeastern Junior College
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Morgan Community College
48 miles, W • 1.4 star
Western Nebraska Community College
84 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sterling Regional Medcenter
10 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Sidney Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Denver International Airport
103 miles, W • 5 star
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