Sterling
City in Colorado, United States
Overview
Sterling, Colorado is a friendly small city set in Colorado's northeastern plains. Known for its agricultural heritage, Western hospitality, and plenty of sunshine, it offers visitors a peaceful retreat and a taste of rural America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
3,578
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
40.63°, -103.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,885
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
23.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.6°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
426 mm
Internet Speed
580 Mbps
Upload
544 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
83
Walk Score
83
Footways
166.0
Airport
STK
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.