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Sterling, UT

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Population
306
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
5,567 ft
Median Home Value
$243,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,359
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sterling

Sterling is a quiet, close-knit town in Sanpete County home to fewer than 300 people. Perched on a scenic bench above the valley floor, the town offers plenty of open space, big mountain views, and a calm, rural lifestyle. It is the kind of welcoming country community where open land is easy to find and the pace of daily life slows down noticeably.

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Sitting along Highway 89 about six miles south of Manti, Sterling is best known for having Palisade State Park right in its backyard. Residents can spend weekends playing the 18-hole golf course, swimming and fishing in the reservoir, or heading up Six Mile Canyon for miles of mountain trails. With sunny high-desert weather, local schools through the South Sanpete School District, and nearby towns close enough for grocery runs, Sterling is a great fit for outdoor lovers looking for peaceful small-town living.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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