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Sterling
A village of 474 people in Michigan
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About Sterling
Village in Michigan, United States474Population
1 sq miArea
748 ftElevation
Sterling is a village in Arenac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 474 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Deep River Township.
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ZIP code48659
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Living in Sterling
Housing in Sterling
$171K▲ 6.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Sterling home is worth about $171,000, up 6.9% in a year, 36% below the Michigan typical home.
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Health in Sterling
Compared with Michigan
5worse than MI
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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What stands out
Care nearby
Saint Mary's Standish Community HospitalStandish · 4.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sterling Area Health CenterSterling · 0.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Sterling · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sterling →
Natural hazards in Sterling
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Libraries near Sterling
See all →Nearest: Mary Johnston Memorial LibraryStandish · 4.4 miles · 38 hrs a week
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