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Sterling, KS
B+
Population: 2,496
Home Price: $108,400
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Overview
Sterling is a small town in the state of Kansas with a population of 2,496. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sterling has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
18.7 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sterling, KS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,330
$28,792
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,092
$56,155
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.9%
4.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.4%
9.9%
10.5%
Age
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Median Age
27.5
43.0
42.3
Gender
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Male
50.4%
50.8%
49.8%
Female
49.6%
49.2%
50.2%
Race
Sterling
Kansas
United States
White
92.1%
90.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
1.0%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
1.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.6%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Median Home Price
$108,400
$93,642
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$380
$518
$801
Family Households
48.6%
48.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.0%
31.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
74.6%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
25.4%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Sterling
Kansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.9%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
28.4%
28.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
29.0%
26.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.9%
9.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.8%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Mathematics
52.0%
34.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.5%
37.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Murder
0.0
1.1
3.0
Rape
91.2
35.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
12.7
40.7
Assault
45.6
194.0
188.5
Property Crime
Sterling
Kansas
United States
Burglary
592.5
274.0
336.1
Theft
820.4
1056.7
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
45.6
109.8
167.1
Arson
0.0
10.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sterling, KS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
caf
hot dog
authentic
comfort food
food truck
pie
meal
sausa
hot sauce
tacos
sandwich
fastfood
dining
catering services
pizza
avocados
nutritional
tomato sandwich
spices
takeout
college football
college basketball
football
high school football
basketball
athletic
softball
womens sports
coaches
golf
tennis
video games
recruiting
athletic training
teams
baseball
sports leagues
country music
volleyball
coaching
art exhibit
art gallery
nature
theatre
immersive
literature
readingwriting
creation
painting
cinema
drawing
library
creative
poetry
imagery
craft
activism
showcasing
logos
exhibition
spending time
video games
board games
books
roller coasters
gaming
fulltime
enthusiasts
dd
sports
business finance
gaming
theatre
hospitality
broadcasts
publicity
cinema
marketing
dining
creative
journalism
podcasts
theme park
arts
promotional
storytelling
tv
broadcasting
programming
sports
summer
pool
nature
air conditioning
facility
unbeleafable
atmospher
swimming
winter
space
dining
backyard
frisbee
arts
mountain
picnic
rec
mountains
#rehearsal
coasters
food truck
kroger
warehouse
gift card
amazon
distributors
sodas
pickup
takeout
grocery store
dollar store
vans
tees
vendors
marketplace
tshirts
stickers
groceries
furniture
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