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Sterling, KS

Sterling, KS.

Population: 3,102 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$172,362
1-year appreciation
+12.4%
3-year appreciation
+22.6%
5-year appreciation
+45.9%
10-year appreciation
+94.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$174,185
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
hail, iceStorm, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
30.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Larned National Historic Site (56 mi)
Nearest airport
Willys Lake Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-60 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Median annual property tax
$1,878
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,751
Average weekly wage
$996
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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