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Sterling, OH
Census-designated place in Wayne County, Ohio.
Population
364
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
373
ZIP codes
0
Sterling and its ZIP codes
Sterling at a glance
- Sterling is 29% denser than Ohio as a whole.
Local data for Sterling, OH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Sterling.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,569
48,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $5,550 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 18°F
36.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Sterling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrestonVillage | 2.9 mi | 2.2 |
| RittmanCity | 3.5 mi | 6.3 |
| SevilleVillage | 3.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Westfield CenterVillage | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
| WadsworthCity | 7.4 mi | 11.5 |
| SmithvilleVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BurbankVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DoylestownVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| OrrvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 5.6 |
| LodiVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.3 |
| Sharon CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.7 |
| NortonCity | 11 mi | 20.2 |
| CongressVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling, OH in?
- Sterling is in Wayne County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Sterling, OH?
- About 364 people live in Sterling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling?
- Nearby places include Creston (2.9 mi), Rittman (3.5 mi), Seville (3.7 mi), Westfield Center (6 mi), Gloria Glens Park (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023