Sterling, Colorado

Population 14,642

Sterling is located in Logan County, CO. The population is 14,642, making Sterling the largest city in Logan County.

There are 5 public schools in Sterling with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sterling is high , and there are 139 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sterling is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sterling property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sterling include Atwood, Padroni and Iliff.

Sterling Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.5%

Crime Rate

39.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 140
  • Violent Crimes: 788
  • Robbery: 37
  • Burglary: 729
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

85.73% Higher than national avg.
  • 139 offenders in Sterling
  • 94.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

135 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 123

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Sterling, CO and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Sterling's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

St Anthony Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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139 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Sterling, CO

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6 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sterling, CO issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sterling, CO issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $735
  • 1 Bedroom: $739
  • 2 Bedrooms: $973
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,382
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,504

Zip Codes

80728 80751

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Environmental Hazards

135 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Sterling, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sterling, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.3 Average
    Sterling, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.65°
  • February 29.62°
  • March 41.16°
  • April 49.78°
  • May 55.97°
  • June 69.81°
  • July 75.1°
  • August 73.74°
  • September 64.4°
  • October 48.83°
  • November 40.52°
  • December 27.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sterling, CO

Earthquakes
Sterling, CO has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sterling, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sterling, CO has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sterling, CO has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sterling, CO: $36,282

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sterling is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.36%
White Collar - 44.64%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Ken Buck

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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