Sterling, Kansas

Population 2,249

Sterling is located in Rice County, KS. The population is 2,249, making Sterling the 2nd largest city in Rice County.

There are 2 public schools in Sterling with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sterling is moderate , and there are 9 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 Sterling Township, Valley Township and Medford Township.

Sterling Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 8.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 57.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.7%

Crime Rate

36.81% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 46
  • Violent Crimes: 137
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 593
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 820

Registered Offenders

66.16% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Sterling
  • 40.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

27 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 24

Unemployment

Low 2.6%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Sterling, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Sterling's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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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, KS

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sterling, KS issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sterling, KS issued 2 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: $566
  • 1 Bedroom: $651
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,054
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,270

Zip Codes

67579

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Environmental Hazards

27 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Sterling, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sterling, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Sterling, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.55°
  • February 34.38°
  • March 46.75°
  • April 55.58°
  • May 65.9°
  • June 77.73°
  • July 81.93°
  • August 79.16°
  • September 69.25°
  • October 56.82°
  • November 45.3°
  • December 31.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sterling, KS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sterling, KS: $40,509

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sterling is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.50%
White Collar - 62.50%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Sterling, KS

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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