Sterling, Iowa
Sterling: a city in Jackson County, Iowa.
About
Sterling is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Iowa.
Quick Facts about Sterling
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.0767,-90.2529 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:46:39 (10th November 2026) |
| Weather | 39℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Sterling is located at 42°4'36"N 90°15'10"W (42.0766900, -90.2529100).
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Weather
39°F
Mostly Clear
5 mph W
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sterling, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147396 | Morrison Institute of Technology | Morrison (IL) | 61270-2959 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sterling, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sterling.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mil Post Office | Miles (IA) | 52064 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Sterling, Illinois city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. with a population of 14,313 people.
- Sterling, Colorado city in Colorado. with a population of 14,078 people.
- Sterling, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts. with a population of 8,166 people.
- Sterling, Ohio unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States. with a population of 4,577 people.
- Sterling, Connecticut town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 3,764 people.
- Sterling, New York town in Cayuga County, New York, United States. with a population of 3,023 people.
- Sterling, Pennsylvania township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,420 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa | 5,924 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Bridgeport | 2,728 | City in Jackson County, Alabama, United States |
| Bellevue | 2,185 | City in Jackson County, Iowa, United States |