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Sterling, OK


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Sterling, Oklahoma

Sterling, Oklahoma, in Comanche county, is 15 miles NE of Lawton, Oklahoma (center to center) and 61 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The town is located in the Lawton metropolitan area. Sterling has a population of 762.

The People and Families of Sterling

In Sterling, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sterling had a median family income of $29,563.

Sterling Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Sterling. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Sterling, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sterling Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sterling Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sterling, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens54
Age of the Population46
Male Share of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women36
Well-Paid Single Men24
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty24
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home45
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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