Sterling, Alaska
Quick Statistics
Sterling is a community in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, home to about 6,323 people spread across 77.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $53,172 a year, and a typical home is worth about $353,400. About 39.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 13 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alaska towns GeoStat tracks, Sterling ranks number 16 of 326 in population, number 29 in median household income, number 34 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sterling typically top out near 67°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 90 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Funny River, AK | 3.9 mi. | 1,081 |
| 2. | Ridgeway, AK | 8.4 mi. | 1,997 |
| 3. | Soldotna, AK | 9.7 mi. | 4,485 |
| 4. | Kenai, AK | 13.8 mi. | 7,641 |
| 5. | Kalifornsky, AK | 15.3 mi. | 8,663 |
| 6. | Salamatof, AK | 17.7 mi. | 1,149 |
| 7. | Nikiski, AK | 19.1 mi. | 4,773 |
| 8. | Kasilof, AK | 21.1 mi. | 313 |
What is the population of Sterling, Alaska?
Sterling has a population of about 6,323 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sterling, Alaska in?
Sterling is located in Kenai Peninsula, Alaska.
What is the median home value in Sterling, Alaska?
The median home value in Sterling is about $353,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sterling, Alaska?
The median personal income in Sterling is about $53,172 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sterling, Alaska?
No tornadoes have been recorded in Kenai Peninsula since modern record-keeping began in 1950.
What is the weather like in Sterling, Alaska?
Typical July highs run about 67 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 90 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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