About Sterling
Set in the central part of Kansas, Sterling is a small town counting 2,309 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sterling is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.86 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,241 residents per square mile.
📰 Sterling News Today
- One hospitalized in critical condition after central Kansas shooting KSN.com · Jun 29
- Sheriff: Man arrested for shooting in central Kansas released on bond KAKE · Jul 6
- Perfect Ending: Sterling finishes 28-0 with back-to-back 2A state titles | Class 2A Boys State Championship kshsaacovered.com · Mar 17
- 1 critically injured after Sunday night shooting in Sterling KWCH · Jun 29
- Phyllis Jean Fulton |1934-2026| Hutch Post · Jun 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sterling Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Sterling — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sterling
- Clive's Staples Coffee Shop and Bakery — coffee shop (café)
- Dos Amigos — mexican
- Sterling Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sterling
- Sterling Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sterling
- Sterling Grade School
- Sterling Junior High/Senior High
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,309
Rank in state#103 of 626
Land area1.86 sq mi
Density1,241/sq mi
Coordinates38.2093, -98.2065