Sterling is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States.

In 1803, most of modern Kansas was secured by the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase.

[5] In the 1890s, Jonathan S. Dillon sold groceries at his general store in Sterling.

30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

32.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Jacam, a chemical manufacturer serving the oil and gas industry,[10] is the largest employer in Sterling.

[11] The community is served by Sterling USD 376 public school district.

The Sterling Warriors play home football games at Smisor Stadium and their home basketball games in the Clair L. Gleason PE Center on the Lonnie Kruse Court.

K-14/K-96 runs along the north side of Sterling, with access to Broadway Ave via a diamond interchange.

Initially constructed as a super two freeway, right-of-way has been secured to enable future expansion to four lanes.