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Sterling, Oklahoma

town · Comanche County

At a glance

751
Population
$131,900
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$158,381
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$604/mo
Median rent
55% below U.S. median
$67,981
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
27.2 min
Average commute
77.1%
Homes with broadband
47.49%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost2% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college54 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates11.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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