Sterling (Whiteside County, IL)

Around Sterling ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Clinton (IA). It is located about 25 miles [40 km] to the west of Sterling. Clinton (IA) has a population of 25,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Dixon. It is located about 11 miles [ km] to the east of Sterling and has a population of 14,900 people.

For comparison, Sterling has a population of 14,300 people.

The following is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Sterling, with the nearest first.

Rock Falls
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rock Falls
- Rock Falls is located in Whiteside County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,648 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rock Falls <2>
Galt
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galt have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galt
- Galt is located in Whiteside County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galt <2>
Nelson
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nelson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
- Nelson is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nelson <2>
Prairieville
(5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieville
- Prairieville is located in Lee County
Penrose
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penrose
- Penrose is located in Whiteside County
Harmon
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmon
- Harmon is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harmon <2>
Coleta
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleta
- Coleta is located in Whiteside County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coleta <2>
Malvern
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malvern have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malvern
- Malvern is located in Whiteside County
Dixon
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
- Dixon is located in Lee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,927 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dixon <2>
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- Tampico
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tampico
  - Tampico is located in Whiteside County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 721 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tampico <2>
- Woosung
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woosung
  - Woosung is located in Ogle County
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woosung <2>
- Deer Grove
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Grove
  - Deer Grove is located in Whiteside County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Grove <2>
- Hazelhurst
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hazelhurst
  - Hazelhurst is located in Carroll County
- Lyndon
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyndon have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyndon
  - Lyndon is located in Whiteside County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 604 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyndon <2>
- Milledgeville
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milledgeville
  - Milledgeville is located in Carroll County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 946 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milledgeville <2>

For more communities neighboring Sterling, please visit our County-by-County Page for Sterling.

Whiteside County ...

Sterling is located in Whiteside County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Whiteside County: Clinton (IA), Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Lee, Ogle & Rock Island.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Sterling ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Sterling.

Airports Near Sterling ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Sterling and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Sterling.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Sterling ...

Looking for more information about Sterling? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Sterling. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Sterling, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sterling.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Illinois:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Illinois Statewide Tourism
- Sterling Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Sterling
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Sterling: www.ci.sterling.il.us/main/

The official website for Whiteside County: www.whiteside.org/

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Sterling.
<2>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Whiteside, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Sterling), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.