Information on Sterling, Whiteside County
The City of Sterling is located in the state of Illinois, in Whiteside County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Sterling City HALL, Whiteside County
| Sterling City Hall's address | Sterling Sterling Municipal Building 212 3RD AVE STERLING IL 61081 United States | |
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| Phone number of Sterling City Hall | Not available | |
| Sterling, IL email | Not available | |
| Sterling official website | ci.sterling.il.us/main | |
| Mayor of Sterling | ||
| Whiteside County, Illinois: Vital Records | Sterling vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Illinois birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling IL in?Sterling, IL is located in Whiteside County |
Where is Sterling, Illinois ?Sterling lies primarily in Whiteside County in northwestern Illinois. It is situated along the Rock River and is approximately 110 miles west of Chicago and 55 miles east of the Quad Cities. Sterling is part of the United States and offers a central location within a regional hub for nearby smaller towns. |
Sterling administrative data
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Whiteside - other counties in Illinois |
Demography of Sterling
| Name of Sterling inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 15 451 inhabitants | 42 / 2 124 | ||
| Population density in Sterling | 2 641,4 pop/sq mi (1 019,9 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Sterling, IL
Where to apply for a passport in Sterling, IL? There are 2 passport offices in Sterling, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| STERLING POST OFFICE | 408 THIRD AVE | 8156250812 |
| STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY | 102 W 3RD. STREET | 8156251370 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Sterling
There are 9 bank branches in Sterling.
Midland States Bank is the most popular bank in Sterling with 2 branch offices, followed by Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B. with 2 branch offices and then Community State Bank of Rock Falls with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Sterling:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Midland States Bank | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Sterling Federal Bank, F.S.B. | 2 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community State Bank of Rock Falls | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| TBK BANK, SSB | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Fifth Third Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Woodforest National Bank | 1 | Full Service Retail Office |
Sterling administrative numbers
| Sterling City code | 1772546 |
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| Sterling City postcode | 61081 (Another town has the same postcode) |
Information on Sterling, Whiteside County
| Cities twinned with Sterling |
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| Namesake of Sterling |
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| Natural parks | Sterling isn't part of a natural park |
Toponymy and translation of Sterling
| Bulgarian: Стърлинг | Serbian: Стерлинг |
Transportation modes in Sterling
| Airport | Whiteside County Airport 4 miles 27.3 miles Albertus Airport 31.4 miles |
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Sterling territory
| Sterling area | 5,85 sq mi (15,15 km²) |
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| Sterling altitude | 679 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 41.7997 Longitude: -89.6944 Latitude: 41° 47' 59'' North Longitude: 89° 41' 40'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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What is Sterling close to?
| Nearby cities include: Rock Falls, Nelson, Coleta and Harmon | ||
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| Coleta | Coleta | Dixon |
| Coleta |  | Rock Falls |
| Tampico | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| Rock Falls 1.8 miles | Nelson 4.6 miles | Coleta 9 miles |
| Harmon 9 miles | Dixon 11.5 miles | Milledgeville 12.1 miles |
| Tampico 12.6 miles | Deer Grove 13.1 miles | Lyndon 13.2 miles |
| Morrison 13.8 miles | Polo 14.1 miles | Prophetstown 15.3 miles |
| Amboy 17.6 miles | Walnut 17.6 miles | Chadwick 17.9 miles |
| New Bedford 20 miles | Franklin Grove 20.5 miles | Ohio 20.8 miles |
| Mount Morris 22 miles | Lanark 22.1 miles | Erie 22.2 miles |
Distance between Sterling and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1648 miles | Houston : 890 miles | Philadelphia : 770 miles |
| Phoenix : 1346 miles | San Antonio : 986 miles | San Diego : 1624 miles |
| Dallas : 734 miles | San Jose : 1731 miles | Jacksonville : 910 miles |
| Indianapolis : 233 miles closest | San Francisco : 1784 miles | Austin : 913 miles |
| Columbus : 373 miles | Fort Worth : 752 miles | Charlotte : 661 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Sterling, IL
Elementary schools in Sterling
Franklin Elementary School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 382
Jefferson Elementary School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 450
Lincoln Elementary School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 327
Washington Elementary School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 5
Students : 422
Middle schools in Sterling
Challand Middle School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 744
High schools in Sterling
Regional Center for Change
District of Lee/Ogle/Whiteside RoeLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 11
Sterling High School
District of STERLING CUSD 5Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1006
Private schools in Sterling
Christ Lutheran School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8Students : 110
Newman Central Catholic High School
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12Students : 228
schools in Sterling
Bi-County Sp Educational Preschool Program
District of Bi-County Special Educ CoopStudents : 10
Leisure and activities in Sterling surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Emerald Hill | Rock River Country Club to Rock Falls 3.7 miles |
| Lake View Golf & Country Club | Timber Creek to Dixon 11.7 miles |
| Edgewood Golf Course to Polo 11.8 miles | Miller Golf Complex to Dixon 11.8 miles |
| Prairie Ridge Golf Course to Morrison 14.8 miles | Prophet Hills Country Club to Prophetstown 15 miles |
| Cross Creek Golf Course to Morrison 15.7 miles | Green River Country Club to Walnut 17.8 miles |
Other information on the City of Sterling
| Nuclear power plant | Byron Nuclear Generating Station 46 mile |
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