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City on the Plains: Sterling, Colorado User Rating 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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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Overland Trail Recreation Area
      Monahan Park
      Propst Park
      Columbine Park
      Cheairs Park
      Sterling Recreation Center
      Pioneer Park

      Entertainment

      Overland Trail Museum
      Fox Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      Arby's
      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King

      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.
      Sterling
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sterling? Sterling crime rates are 3,891, which are 16% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      3,891 per 100k people

      71% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26  

      71% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
      4%

      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
      Home Ownership
      55%

      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
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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
      57%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      51%

      4 total surveys

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