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Sterling, Kansas

Sterling, Kansas, in Rice county, is 59 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 2,642.

The People and Families of Sterling

In Sterling, about 43% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Sterling, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling had a median family income of $40,739. Sterling enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.

Crime and Safety

Sterling is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Sterling Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Sterling. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. On average, the construction date of housing in Sterling is earlier than you'll find in most places. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Sterling, 85% of commuters drive to work. Sterling is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Sterling, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Sterling strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophySterling Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Sterling Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sterling Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sterling Well-Paid Single Women
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Sterling Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Sterling College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sterling, KS

Comparing Sterling to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Men76
Senior Citizens43
Male Share of the Population22
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime89

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