Sterling town, Wisconsin
Sterling town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sterling town is a geographic entity located in Vernon County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 550. The land area covers 45.56 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 550 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs | ±7.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 227 | ±40 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 271 | ±45 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 227 | ±40 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 44 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $222,600 | ±$27,463 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850 | ±$307 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,776 | ±$4,860 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,399 | ±$7,876 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | ±6.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 73 | ±40 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% | ±2.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 231 | ±60 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.6% | ±5.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
TOWN OF STERLING
GUS Population: 547 (2024)
ID: 136795
|
Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
E5498 YANSKE AVE, VIROQUA WI 54665-7768
|
|
COUNTY OF VERNON
GUS Population: 31,351 (2024)
ID: 194209
|
County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
400 COURT HOUSE SQUARE ST, STE 108, VIROQUA WI 54665-1553
|
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | De Soto, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | De Soto, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | De Soto, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lansing, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Lansing, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Viroqua, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | New Albin, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Soldiers Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Soldiers Grove, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | De Soto, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Viterbo University
|
College | 24.4 mi away | 900 Viterbo Drive, La Crosse, WI, 54601-8804 |
6087963001
|
|
DE SOTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 8.9 mi away | 111 S. HOUGHTON ST., DE SOTO, WI, 54624 |
(608) 648-3593
|
|
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
|
College | 25.0 mi away | 1725 State St, La Crosse, WI, 54601-9959 |
6087858000
|
|
MCINTOSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
|
Library | 9.0 mi away | 205 SOUTH ROCK AVENUE, VIROQUA, WI, 54665 |
(608) 637-7151
|
|
MEEHAN MEMORIAL LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.3 mi away | 515 MAIN ST, LANSING, IA, 52151 |
(563) 538-4693
|
|
NEW ALBIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 12.5 mi away | 176 ELM ST NE, NEW ALBIN, IA, 52160 |
(563) 544-4747
|
|
READSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 14.2 mi away | 129 W. WISCONSIN AVE., READSTOWN, WI, 54652 |
(608) 629-5465
|
|
GAYS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 14.6 mi away | 16381 STATE HWY. 131, STE. 2, GAYS MILLS, WI, 54631 |
(608) 735-4331
|
|
BEKKUM MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.1 mi away | 206 N. MAIN ST., WESTBY, WI, 54667 |
(608) 634-4419
|
|
SOLDIERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
|
Library | 15.2 mi away | 102 PASSIVE SUN DR., SOLAR TOWN CEN, SOLDIERS GROVE, WI, 54655 |
(608) 624-5815
|
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at VIROQUA, WI US, located 9.8 miles from Sterling town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9° | 6.1° | 14.5° | 1.16" | 11.3" |
| February | 27.6° | 9.5° | 18.6° | 1.14" | 10.4" |
| March | 40.4° | 21.3° | 30.9° | 1.99" | 7.1" |
| April | 54.3° | 33.1° | 43.7° | 3.98" | 3.8" |
| May | 66.0° | 44.8° | 55.4° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 55.3° | 65.3° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.0° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 57.1° | 67.2° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.2° | 48.3° | 59.3° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 36.4° | 46.7° | 2.65" | 0.4" |
| November | 41.2° | 24.4° | 32.8° | 1.98" | 4.0" |
| December | 28.4° | 13.1° | 20.8° | 1.58" | 10.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto village | Village | 8.7 mi | — |
| Ferryville village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Viroqua city | City | 9.4 mi | — |
| Genoa village | Village | 11.2 mi | — |
| Lansing city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| New Albin city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5512377075. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.