Sterling (Rice County, KS)

Around Sterling ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Hutchinson. It is located about 18 miles [28 km] to the southeast of Sterling. Hutchinson has a population of 40,200 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Lyons. It lies just north of Sterling and has a population of 3,400 people.

For comparison, Sterling has a population of 2,200 people.

Below is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Sterling, with the nearest first.

Alden
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alden
- Alden is located in Rice County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 139 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alden <3>
Saxman
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saxman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saxman
- Saxman is located in Rice County
Nickerson
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nickerson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nickerson
- Nickerson is located in Reno County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 982 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nickerson <3>
Lyons
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
- Lyons is located in Rice County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,433 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lyons <3>
Adams Corner
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adams Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adams Corner
- Adams Corner is located in Reno County
Chase
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chase
- Chase is located in Rice County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 429 people
Raymond
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
- Raymond is located in Rice County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 75 people
Mitchell
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mitchell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mitchell
- Mitchell is located in Rice County
Willowbrook
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willowbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willowbrook
- Willowbrook is located in Reno County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 85 people
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- Yaggy
  (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yaggy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yaggy
  - Yaggy is located in Reno County
- Abbyville
  (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abbyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbyville
  - Abbyville is located in Reno County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 86 people
- Little River
  (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little River
  - Little River is located in Rice County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 513 people
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little River <3>
- Partridge
  (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Partridge
  - Partridge is located in Reno County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 242 people
- Plevna
  (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plevna
  - Plevna is located in Reno County
  - Population from the 2020 Census: 98 people
- Silica
  (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silica have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silica
  - Silica is located in Rice County

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

Rice County ...

Sterling is located in Rice County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Rice County: Barton, Ellsworth, McPherson, Reno & Stafford.

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 Kansas:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Kansas 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.sterling-kansas.com/

The official website for Rice County: www.ricecounty.org/

The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.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>	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.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Rice, 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.