Living in Sterling County, Texas
Sterling County is a county in Texas with a population of around 1,352. The main communities are Sterling City.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $850/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $145K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.8%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and very hot summers (highs around 93°F). The area has wildfire risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Sterling County, Texas
Home price trend in Sterling County
Top Cities and towns in Sterling County
Sterling City
Population: 888
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Sterling County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.27
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Sterling County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Sterling County
Average Summer temperature
93°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
13.99 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Sterling County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
618,272
Poverty (%)
14.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.8%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Sterling County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inSterling County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Sterling County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.4/ per 1000
Burglary
1.6/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.4/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Sterling County