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Sterling

A township of 4,725 people in Brown County, Ohio
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About Sterling

Township in Ohio, US
4,602Population
28.4 sq miArea
922 ftElevation

Sterling Township is one of the sixteen townships of Brown County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census recorded 4,602 people in the township.

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Living in Sterling

Housing in Sterling

$296K▲ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sterling home is worth about $296,000, up 4.1% in a year, 19% above the Ohio typical home.

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Most working residents leave Sterling for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (9%), Mount Orab (7%) and Union (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Cincinnati
9%
Mount Orab
7%
Union
6%
Batavia
5%
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Health in Sterling

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 16% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

8worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Health - Clermont HospitalBatavia · 8.6 mi · ER
Healthsource Mt. OrabMount Orab · 3.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45176, 45154 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sterling →

Natural hazards in Sterling

41
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.

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

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Sterling has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
67° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Williamsburg Branch LibraryWilliamsburg · 4.8 miles · 48 hrs a week
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