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Sterling, CO

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Population
13,054
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,938 ft
Median Home Value
$217,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,283
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in ColoradoPopulation rankingHighest population places in ColoradoNearest larger communityGreeley, Colorado84 miles away · 115,073 residents.

About Sterling

Sterling is a city and the county seat of Logan County, Colorado, situated along the South Platte River as the largest municipality in the state's Eastern Plains region. Established in 1874 and named after Sterling, Illinois, the community of approximately 13,200 hosts the historic domed Logan County Courthouse built in 1909. The city is the home of Northeastern Junior College and is served by the RE-1 Valley School District.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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