Sterling
Alaska
Population:
4888
Location and Climate
Sterling is located on the Sterling Highway at the junction of the Moose and
Kenai Rivers, 18 miles east of the City of Kenai. It lies at approximately 60.537220°
North Latitude and -150.76472° West Longitude. (Sec. 1, T005N, R009W, Seward
Meridian.) Sterling is located in the Kenai Recording District. The area encompasses
77.3 sq. miles of land and 2.1 sq. miles of water. Winter temperatures range
from 4 to 22; Summer temperatures vary from 46 to 65. Average annual precipitation
is 20 inches.
History, Culture
and Demographics
The Kenai Peninsula has been the home of the Kenaitze Indians for hundreds of
years. Sterling is a community that apparently had its name formalized in 1954
when a post office was established. An archaeological site, containing prehistoric
house pits, has been discovered at the Isaac Walton Campground. The State Department
of Natural Resources plans to excavate the site around 2002. 4.6% of the population
are Alaska Native or part Native. During the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 2,554
total housing units, and 878 were vacant. 706 of these vacant housing units
are used only seasonally. 1,926 residents were employed. The unemployment rate
at that time was 9.7%, although 43.98% of all adults were not in the work force.
The median household income was $47,700, per capita income was $20,741, and
9.98% of residents were living below the poverty level.
Facilities, Utilities,
Schools and Health Care
Occupied houses use individual water wells and septic tank systems, and are
fully plumbed. The school operates its own well water system. Many homes in
this area are used only seasonally. The Borough provides a refuse transfer facility
at mile 85 Sterling Hwy. Electricity is provided by Homer Electric Association.
There is one school located in the community, attended by 225 students. Local
hospitals or health clinics include Central Peninsula General Hospital in Soldotna
(262-4404). Sterling is classified as a highway town/Sub-Regional Center, it
is found in EMS Region 2J in the Kenai Peninsula Region. Emergency Services
have highway and helicopter access, and are within 30 minutes of a higher-level
satellite health care facility. Emergency service is provided by 911 Telephone
Service and volunteers. Auxiliary health care is provided by Central Emergency
Services (262-4792/262-4453); Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna.
Economy and Transportation
The community caters to the sport fishing industry and summer influx of recreational
enthusiasts. The economy of the Kenai area is diverse: oil and gas processing,
timber, fishing, government, retail and tourism-related services provide employment.
16 residents hold commercial fishing permits. The
Sterling Highway provides access to Anchorage. There are four private airstrips
in the Sterling area, and a private seaplane base at Scout Lake. There are two
privately-operated boat launches. Nearby Kenai and Soldotna offer airports and
docking facilities.
Source: State of Alaska,
Department of Community and Economic Development.
Sterling Alaska
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Alaska Mountain View Cabins
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