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Sterling, Ohio

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Population in 2010: 457.
Males: 232  (50.9%)
Females: 225  (49.1%)
Median resident age:

52.2 years
Ohio median age:

39.9 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,876
Sterling:

$69,876
OH:

$65,720

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,038

Sterling CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $206,700
Sterling:

$206,700
OH:

$204,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $173,019; detached houses: $172,149

Median gross rent in 2022: $656.

March 2022 cost of living index in Sterling: 78.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.7%

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  • Races in Sterling, OH (2022)
    • 27094.1%White alone
    • 165.6%Two or more races

Races in Sterling detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Ohio and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Sterling, Ohio as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Sterling is 98 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (59.5%), American (11.4%), Swiss (10.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 973 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Akron, OH (18.7 miles , pop. 217,074).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (308.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Creston, OH (1.7 miles ),
Rittman, OH (1.8 miles ),
Seville, OH (1.9 miles ),
Westfield Center, OH (2.5 miles ),
Gloria Glens Park, OH (2.6 miles ),
Smithville, OH (2.7 miles ),
Wadsworth, OH (2.7 miles ),
Marshallville, OH (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 40.97 N, Longitude: 81.85 W

Area code: 330

Distribution of median household income in Sterling, OH in 2022
Distribution of house value in Sterling, OH in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Ohio:

3.1%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 107. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

107
U.S.:

73
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.166. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.166
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.136. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.136
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 33.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

33.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2004 was 20.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.7. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.7
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Sterling-area historical tornado activity is near Ohio state average. It is 16% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1985, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.8 miles away from the Sterling place center killed 18 people and injured 310 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.1 miles away from the place center killed 18 people and injured 200 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sterling-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Ohio state average. It is 44% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 83.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/31/1986 at 16:46:43, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 56.6 miles away from Sterling center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 297.3 miles away from Sterling center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 221.3 miles away from the city center
On 7/12/1986 at 08:19:37, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 135.5 miles away from Sterling center
On 6/10/2019 at 14:50:45, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, Depth: 1.2 mi) earthquake occurred 53.3 miles away from Sterling center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Sterling:

  • TISHER HOME (Hospital, about 4 miles away; SEVILLE, OH)
  • MEADOWVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 4 miles away; SEVILLE, OH)
  • WANKO MEMORIAL (Hospital, about 4 miles away; SEVILLE, OH)
  • AUTUMNWOOD NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RITTMAN, OH)
  • APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; RITTMAN, OH)
  • SUMMA WADSWORTH-RITTMAN AREA HOSPITAL HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; WADSWORTH, OH)
  • SUMMA WADSWORTH-RITTMAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; WADSWORTH, OH)

Amtrak station near Sterling:

  • 20 miles: AKRON (906 E. BOWERY ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sterling:

  • The College of Wooster (about 12 miles; Wooster, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,112)
  • University of Akron Main Campus (about 20 miles; Akron, OH; FT enrollment: 22,216)
  • Stark State College (about 23 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 7,707)
  • Kent State University at Stark (about 23 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 3,259)
  • Ashland University (about 26 miles; Ashland, OH; FT enrollment: 5,151)
  • Walsh University (about 26 miles; North Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,553)
  • Malone University (about 27 miles; Canton, OH; FT enrollment: 2,201)

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Wayne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Sterling and their reported violations in the past:

STERLING FARM EQUIPMENT (Population served: 35, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-18-2006), St Public Notif requested (DEC-18-2006), St Public Notif received (DEC-22-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2006 and DEC-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-13-2006), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-13-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-25-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2007)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-18-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2006), St Public Notif received (MAY-25-2007), St Compliance achieved (2 times from AUG-09-2007 to JAN-04-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Sterling that have no violations reported:

  • STERLING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PWS (Population served: 70, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Ohio:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.0%
Whole state:

65.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.5%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Sterling:

Marital status in Sterling, OH
  • Never married: 25.8%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 6.8%
  • Widowed: 2.5%
  • Divorced: 9.3%

For population 25 years and over in Sterling:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Ohio average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sterling, OH (based on Wayne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant35,133163
Mainline Protestant17,46557
Catholic9,0315
Other7707
Black Protestant3722
None51,749-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 27
Wayne County:

2.38 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
This county:

0.71 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

1.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Wayne County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.93 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 56
This county:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Ohio:

6.25 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.9%
Ohio:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Wayne County:

29.1%
State:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.9%
Ohio:

11.9%

Businesses in Sterling, OH

  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Sterling:

  • WKNR (850 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTAM (1100 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHK (1220 AM; 50 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CARON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHLO (640 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWMK (1260 AM; 10 kW; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WHBC (1480 AM; 15 kW; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WAKR (1590 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WRCW (1060 AM; daytime; 5 kW; CANTON, OH)
  • WCUE (1150 AM; 5 kW; CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTOU (1350 AM; 5 kW; AKRON, OH)
  • WWVA (1170 AM; 53 kW; WHEELING, WV; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKVX (960 AM; 1 kW; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: WWST CORP., L.L.C.)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sterling:

  • WKSU-FM (89.7 FM; KENT, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WQMX (94.9 FM; MEDINA, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC)
  • WZIP (88.1 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON)
  • WONE-FM (97.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: RUBBER CITY RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WCWS-FM (90.9 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: THE COLLEGE OF WOOSTER)
  • WNWV (107.3 FM; ELYRIA, OH; Owner: ELYRIA-LORAIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNCX (98.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OF CLEVELAND INC.)
  • WMJI (105.7 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQAL (104.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMVX (106.5 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQKT (104.5 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: WWST CORP., L.L.C.)
  • WDOK (102.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WKRW (89.3 FM; WOOSTER, OH; Owner: KENT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAKS (96.5 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKDD (98.1 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCRF-FM (103.3 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WZAK (93.1 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAPS (91.3 FM; AKRON, OH; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, AKRON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT)
  • WMMS (100.7 FM; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHBC-FM (94.1 FM; CANTON, OH; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Sterling:

  • WEAO (Channel 49; AKRON, OH; Owner: NORTHEASTERN EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION OF OHIO, INC.)
  • WVPX (Channel 23; AKRON, OH; Owner: PAXSON AKRON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WAKN-LP (Channel 11; AKRON, OH; Owner: AKRON TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKYC-TV (Channel 3; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WKYC-TV, INC.)
  • WEWS-TV (Channel 5; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOIO (Channel 19; SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WBNX-TV (Channel 55; AKRON, OH; Owner: WINSTON BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WQHS-TV (Channel 61; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: UNIVISION CLEVELAND LLC)
  • W35AX (Channel 35; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WDLI (Channel 17; CANTON, OH; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMFD-TV (Channel 68; MANSFIELD, OH; Owner: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC.)
  • WVIZ (Channel 25; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: IDEASTREAM)
  • WUAB (Channel 43; LORAIN, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WJW (Channel 8; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: WJW LICENSE, INC.)
  • WAOH-LP (Channel 29; AKRON, OH; Owner: MEDIA-COM TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WRAP-CA (Channel 32; CLEVELAND, OH; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • W33BW (Channel 33; ASHLAND, OH; Owner: CHRISTIAN FAITH BROADCAST, INC.)
  • WOAC (Channel 67; CANTON, OH; Owner: WRAY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 82ft / 25.4mTotal length
  • $1,166,000Total costs
  • 13,670Total average daily traffic
  • 989Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,975Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sterling, OH - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 41960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 41990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sterling, OH

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 13845 Kauffman Ave Willow St Ext (Lat: 40.968667 Lon: -81.847917), Type: Tower, Structure height: 17 m, Overall height: 21 m, Call Sign: KQI465,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.205 MHz, 154.430 MHz, Grant Date: 02/07/2024, Expiration Date: 02/08/2034, Registrant: Sterling Fire District, 13845 Kauffman Ave, Sterling, OH 44276, Phone: (330) 939-2121, Fax: (330) 939-2121, Email:

  • 14636 Seville Rd (Lat: 40.982000 Lon: -81.852639), Call Sign: KNFD345, Licensee ID: L00068175,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/1997, Expiration Date: 03/26/2002, Cancellation Date: 01/16/2002, Registrant: Rupp Vue Farms, 14636 Seville Rd, Sterling, OH 44276, Phone: (216) 939-5404

  • Lat: 40.968667 Lon: -81.847917, Call Sign: WQLP884,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.287 MHz, Grant Date: 01/03/2020, Expiration Date: 03/25/2030, Certifier: Dick Glessner, Registrant: Sterling Fire District, Sterling, OH 44276, Phone: (330) 939-2121, Fax: (330) 939-2121, Email:

  • 12357 Seville Rd (Lat: 40.955306 Lon: -81.843111), Call Sign: WRDG780,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.987 MHz, 462.050 MHz, 463.637 MHz, 466.987 MHz, 468.637 MHz, Grant Date: 04/25/2019, Expiration Date: 04/25/2029, Certifier: Nathan Steiner, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB8CMJ, Licensee ID: L00203997, Grant Date: 03/15/2022, Expiration Date: 03/15/2032, Registrant: Brian J Ziegler, 9990 Blough Rd, Sterling, OH 44276

  • Call Sign: KC8DJX, Grant Date: 04/23/1996, Expiration Date: 04/23/2006, Cancellation Date: 04/24/2008, Registrant: Terry D Studer, 9416 Blough Rd, Sterling, OH 44276

  • Call Sign: KD8GYS, Licensee ID: L01323656, Grant Date: 07/19/2017, Expiration Date: 09/14/2027, Certifier: Frederick C Sheppard, Registrant: Frederick C Sheppard, 13471 Kauffman Ave, Sterling, OH 44276

  • Call Sign: KE8IME, Licensee ID: L02149810, Grant Date: 12/13/2017, Expiration Date: 12/13/2027, Certifier: Harold D Laurila, Registrant: Harold D Laurila, 15333 Sharle Rd, Sterling, OH 44276


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-38-112 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 183 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9327T, N9327T, N-9327T, Serial Number: 38-78A0036, Year manufactured: 1978, Airworthiness Date: 03/22/1978, Certificate Issue Date: 03/31/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Stephen J Flener, 13466 Kauffman Ave, Sterling, OH 44276

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 20 took place in 2015, and the least - 4 in 2009. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Sterling, OH When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (45.8%), and Outside Fires (45.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Sterling, OH
    • 8745.8%Structure Fires
    • 8645.3%Outside Fires
    • 168.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 10.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Sterling, OH
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sterling, OH
  • 84.3%Utility gas
  • 15.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sterling, OH
  • 38.2%Utility gas
  • 38.2%Electricity
  • 23.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Sterling compared to Ohio state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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