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Sterling, Nebraska

village · Johnson County

At a glance

717
Population
$130,400
Median home value
57% below U.S. median
$830/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$70,313
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
24 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
4.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates24.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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