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Sterling, Colorado

city · Logan County

At a glance

13,172
Population
$217,400
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$247,046
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,031/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$43,283
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
14.7 min
Average commute
83%
Homes with broadband
52.05%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 93 — 7% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost48% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college80 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college91 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates15.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Logan County Economic Development Corporation
Logan County Economic Development Corporation is a 501 C 3 not-for-profit corporation formed in 2001 to expand the economic base of Logan County, Colorado. LCEDC focuses on retention and expansion of existing businesses, recruitment of diverse and complementary new businesses, and infrastructure development, and it functions as a point of contact to assist with financing, local and state incentive packages, and grants, acting as a liaison between industry and local government to facilitate industry establishment and expansion.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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