Sterling, Illinois

Population 15,367

Sterling is located in Whiteside County, IL. The population is 15,367, making Sterling the largest city in Whiteside County.

There are 8 public schools in Sterling with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Sterling is moderate , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sterling is moderate 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 Sterling Township, Rock Falls and Coloma Township.

Sterling Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 71%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.4%

Crime Rate

29.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 207
  • Violent Crimes: 179
  • Robbery: 21
  • Burglary: 310
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

95.19% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Sterling
  • 0.65 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

163 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 14
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 137

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Sterling, IL and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Sterling's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
4 Private Schools

Christ Lutheran School

Newman Central Catholic High School

Sauk Valley Christian Academy

St Mary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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1 Registered Offender 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, IL

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sterling, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sterling, IL issued 50 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 50 permits, 2 were issued for single family homes and 48 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $524
  • 1 Bedroom: $599
  • 2 Bedrooms: $788
  • 3 Bedrooms: $974
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,069

Zip Codes

61037 61071 61081

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Environmental Hazards

163 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Sterling, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sterling, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Sterling, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.82°
  • February 24.92°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 49.85°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 70.37°
  • July 74.77°
  • August 72.08°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 52.88°
  • November 40.53°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sterling, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sterling, IL: $39,885

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sterling is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.29%
White Collar - 49.71%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

10 Cemeteries view all

14 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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