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Crime in Sterling summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sterling. Key points include:
There were 238 total crimes in Sterling in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling is 1,652.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling is 319.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sterling is 1,333.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sterling is -22.01% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sterling Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sterling / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 238 | 1,652.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 319.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 20.8 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 20.8 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 180.6 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 192 | 1,333.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 48 | 333.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 121 | 840.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 159.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sterling summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sterling. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sterling is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sterling is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sterling is $137,875.
The median income in Sterling is $57,350.
Sterling's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sterling Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sterling | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sterling, IL Weather
The average high in Sterling is 59.5° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.5 inches of precipitation each year with 29.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sterling |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sterling Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sterling
The current population in Sterling is 14,717. The population has decreased 4.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,717 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 14,670 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 14,852 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,919 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 14,774 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 14,782 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 14,810 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 14,948 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 15,071 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 15,170 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 15,208 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,314 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 15,367 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 15,443 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 15,450 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sterling
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Sterling is:
65.2% White with 9,590 White residents.
2.2% African American with 325 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 2 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 171 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 101 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 583 Two Or More residents.
26.8% Hispanic with 3,945 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sterling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sterling
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Sterling is 50.3% female with 7,402 female residents.
Sterling is 49.7% male with 7,315 male residents.
| Gender | Sterling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sterling for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Sterling completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Sterling completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Sterling completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Sterling completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Sterling completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Sterling completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Sterling completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sterling completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sterling completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sterling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sterling, Illinois
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5.5% of households in Sterling earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Sterling earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.5% of households in Sterling earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Sterling earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.6% of households in Sterling earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.6% of households in Sterling earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Sterling earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.4% of households in Sterling earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Sterling earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.6% of households in Sterling earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sterling | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.6% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.6% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
