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Sterling, MI
Village in Arenac County, Michigan.
Population
448
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
458
ZIP codes
0
Sterling and its ZIP codes
Sterling at a glance
- Sterling is about 2.6 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Sterling, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Arenac County. PPP loans are for Sterling.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,672
3,940 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,950
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $9,490 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
174
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
100
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 14°F
30.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Sterling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StandishCity | 4.4 mi | 2.2 |
| OmerCity | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Skidway LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| PrescottVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TwiningVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| PinconningCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| TurnerVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| Au GresCity | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| WhittemoreCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| West BranchCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| GladwinCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| BeavertonCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| Sand LakeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 14.9 |
| Rose CityCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| Tawas CityCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling, MI in?
- Sterling is in Arenac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Sterling, MI?
- About 448 people live in Sterling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling?
- Nearby places include Standish (4.4 mi), Omer (8.3 mi), Skidway Lake (11 mi), Prescott (12 mi), Twining (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023