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Sterling, UT
Town in Sanpete County, Utah.
Population
281
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
869
ZIP codes
0
Sterling and its ZIP codes
Sterling at a glance
- Sterling is about 21 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
Local data for Sterling, UT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanpete County. PPP loans are for Sterling.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,207
9,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,226
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$166M
FY 2026, $5,845 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sterling, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
107
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
13.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sterling, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Sterling
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MayfieldTown | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MantiCity | 5.7 mi | 3.2 |
| GunnisonCity | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| CenterfieldTown | 8.2 mi | 1.9 |
| FayetteTown | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| EphraimCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| RedmondTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| SalinaCity | 20 mi | 5.9 |
| WalesTown | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| Spring CityCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| ScipioTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| AuroraCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| MoroniCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| LevanTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 27 mi | 2.9 |
| SigurdTown | 28 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sterling, UT in?
- Sterling is in Sanpete County, Utah.
- What is the population of Sterling, UT?
- About 281 people live in Sterling, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sterling?
- Nearby places include Mayfield (4.9 mi), Manti (5.7 mi), Gunnison (7 mi), Centerfield (8.2 mi), Fayette (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023