A town of 777. Nearly 38.1% of it is conserved land.
The thing Sterling does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Sterling. Another town gets a different order.
29 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Governor Knowles State Forest | 11.3 mi | 5,202 |
| 2. Polk County Forest-Sterling Block | 6.1 mi | 8,602 |
| 3. Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway | 2.3 mi | 691 |
Most working residents leave Sterling for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Luck (10%), St. Croix Falls (5%) and Frederic (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Sterling has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 4°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Sterling beats the Wisconsin average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Sterling | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.6% | 85.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.5% |
Where Sterling’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
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Sterling is a town in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 724 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Cushing and Wolf Creek are located partially in the town.
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