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Sterling, NE
B+
Population: 590
Home Price: $92,000
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Overview
Sterling is a village in the state of Nebraska with a population of 590. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Sterling has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
23.2 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sterling, NE
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,539
$29,832
$32,693
Median Household Income
$61,944
$57,886
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
3.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
7.0%
10.5%
Age
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Median Age
39.0
43.6
42.3
Gender
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Male
49.2%
51.3%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
48.7%
50.2%
Race
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
White
95.8%
92.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
0.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.7%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.2%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.0%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Median Home Price
$92,000
$97,806
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$487
$515
$801
Family Households
55.5%
55.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.5%
29.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
83.2%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
16.8%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.1%
5.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.1%
42.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.9%
23.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.0%
13.2%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.0%
12.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Mathematics
64.5%
54.3%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.5%
53.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Murder
NA
2.1
3.0
Rape
NA
55.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
10.6
40.7
Assault
NA
114.7
188.5
Property Crime
Sterling
Nebraska
United States
Burglary
NA
175.1
336.1
Theft
NA
1152.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
119.1
167.1
Arson
NA
9.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sterling, NE
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
meats
steaks
snack sticks
mcdonalds
bbq
basketball
volleyball
football
teams
flag football
nba
tournaments
golfer
athletics
softball
coaching
baseball
collection
entertainer
outdoor
tv
izaak walton
summer
order online
pickup
mcdonalds
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