Sterling, CO Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Cafe
Coffee Shop

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Coffee Shop

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Coffee Shop

Overland Trail Museum
Museum

Fox Theatre
Cinema

Sonic
Fast Food

McDonald's
Fast Food

Unknown Name
Fast Food

Little Caesars
Fast Food

Unknown Name
Fast Food

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Fast Food

Arby's
Fast Food

Unknown Name
Fast Food

Wendy's
Fast Food

Taco Bell
Fast Food

Burger King
Fast Food

Unknown Name
Grocery Store

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

Overland Trail Recreation Area
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Monahan Park
Park

Propst Park
Park

Columbine Park
Park

Cheairs Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Sterling Recreation Center
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

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Playground

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Playground

Pioneer Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

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Playground

Eagle
Convenience Store

Unknown Name
Convenience Store

Reata
Convenience Store

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Convenience Store

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Convenience Store

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Convenience Store

The Home Depot
Home Improvement

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Sterling.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sterling is 93/100 - which is 16% lower than Colorado. See more Sterling cost of living data

crime C-

Sterling crime rates are 2,975 per 100k, which is 18% lower than Colorado See more Sterling crime data

employment D

The median income in Sterling is $40,956 - which is 34% lower than Colorado. See more Sterling employment data

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Sterling Fire Department
Fire Station

Sterling Fire Department
Fire Station

Walgreens
Pharmacy

Sterling Regional MedCenter
Hospital

Sterling Dental
Dentist

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housing A+

Sterling home prices are $141,100 - which is 47% lower than Colorado See more Sterling housing data

schools F

The Sterling graduation rate is 78% - which is 11% lower than Colorado

Campbell Elementary School

Ayres Elementary School

Sterling Middle School

Sterling High School

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Living in Sterling, CO

Ranks better than 63% of areas Follow

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Median Age

Sterling Area Facts

Sterling has a Livability Score of 63_/100, which is considered average
Sterling crime rates are 18% lower than the Colorado average
Cost of living in Sterling is 16% lower than the Colorado average

What do the locals think about Sterling?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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City on the Plains: Sterling, Colorado 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) As the largest city in Northeastern Colorado, Sterling is a hub of shopping, dining, and community activity. I like living in Sterling because of its small-town feel and the strong community vibe evident in its ardent support of its school teams. The town can be a little slow if ...Read More you are looking for more action or an eclectic nightlife experience. However, because of its importance to the region, there are plentiful job opportunities. The Northeastern Junior College offers many options for educators looking for work, while Sykes Enterprises boasts career opportunities for those in the technology industry.

The best area in Sterling is the historic Overhead Trail Museum, replicating an old fort complete with the chance to pan for gold. Outdoor enthusiasts will delight in the North Sterling State Park with its miles of biking and hiking trails and the idyllic Cottonwood Cove Swim Beach. The unique City of Living Trees Walk showcases old cottonwood trees transformed into magical bronze sculptures. Read Less

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Compare Sterling, CO Livability

F Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Sterling? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

Parks

Overland Trail Recreation Area

Unknown Name

Monahan Park

Propst Park

Columbine Park

Cheairs Park

Unknown Name

Sterling Recreation Center

Entertainment

Overland Trail Museum

Fox Theatre

Food & Drink

Sonic

McDonald's

Unknown Name

Little Caesars

Unknown Name

Unknown Name

Arby's

Unknown Name

F Commute

Is public transit available in Sterling? Of all people who commute, 3.7% take public transportation in Sterling.

Drive to Work

75%

2% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

5%

2% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Sterling? The cost of living in Sterling is 93/100 - which is 16% lower than Colorado.

7% less expensive than average

11% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C- Crime

What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 2,975, which are 18% lower than Colorado

2,975 per 100k people

28% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

28% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D Employment

What is the median income in Sterling? The median income in Sterling is $40,956 which is 34% lower than Colorado.

Median household income

$40,95626% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$22,93023% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

20% lower than the US average

B+ Health & Safety

Is Sterling a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Sterling Regional MedCenter

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Sterling home prices? Sterling home prices are $141,100 - which is 47% lower than Colorado

Median home value

$141,10024% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$81414% lower than the US average

13% lower than the US average

F Schools

Does Sterling have good schools? The Sterling graduation rate is 78% - which is 11% lower than Colorado

High school grad. rates

6% lower than the US average

School test scores

16% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% lower than the US average

D+ User Ratings

Is Sterling a good place to live? Sterling has an overall rating of 57% from 5 reviews.

Overall user rating

5 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

4 total surveys