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Sterling

A township of 1,807 people in Crawford County, Indiana
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Outdoors in Sterling

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Conserved land4.4%1,361 of 30,875 acres
Trails9.3 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2753 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Sterling

Township in Indiana, United States
1,603Population
48.5 sq miArea
509 ftElevation

Sterling Township is one of nine townships in Crawford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,603 and it contained 804 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Sterling for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Jasper (9%), Ferdinand (4%) and Huntingburg (4%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Jasper
9%
Ferdinand
4%
Huntingburg
4%
French Lick
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sterling →

Health in Sterling

D−

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 21% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

1better than IN·18worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Indiana University Health Paoli HospitalPaoli · 16 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sichc EnglishEnglish · 1.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47118, 47140 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sterling →

Natural hazards in Sterling

60
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sterling →

Climate in Sterling

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Sterling has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 25°Winter
67° / 43°Spring
86° / 63°Summer
68° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Sterling →

Sterling’s library

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Crawford County Public Library203 Indiana Avenue · part of Crawford County Public Library
E-books40 hrs a week
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