Sterling, Oklahoma
Town · Population 668 · #268 in Oklahoma
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About Sterling
Sterling is a tiny community in southwestern Oklahoma counting 668 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sterling is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 815 residents per square mile.
📰 Sterling News Today
- DRS Names Sterling Zearley Interim Executive Director oklahoma.gov · Jun 26
- Records show Oklahoma parole board pay raise bill stalled after lawmaker pressure in murder case Oklahoma Voice · May 26
- Kody Alan Adams Obituary (2026) - Sterling, OK - AE Funeral Services - Shawnee Legacy obituary · Mar 30
- New Law Targets Nitrous Oxide Misuse in Oklahoma Oklahoma House of Representatives (.gov) · May 12
- Eli Drinkwitz Provides Updates on Sterling Webb, Ahmad Hardy to Open Fall Camp Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sterling Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Sterling — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 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 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sterling
- Ball's Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Sterling
- STERLING ES
- STERLING HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeTown
Population (2024)668
Rank in state#268 of 591
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density815/sq mi
Coordinates34.7494, -98.1725