Sterling Irrigated Farm is a highly productive farm located in Northeastern Colorado, in the heart of Logan County Cattle Country. This farm offers great water rights, an irrigation well and a highly productive 89 +/- acres of irrigated ground. The farm recently had a drip irrigation system installed. This farm has historically produced good crops. Recreation: The property is in close proximity to numerous outdoor activities including trail running, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and biking. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets like you've never seen before. Fishermen can visit nearby North Sterling State Park, South Platte River, or Prewitt Reservoir where you might catch trout, walleye, bass or muskie. For hunters waterfowl is by far the most popular game but there is also turkey, dove, sandhill crane, archery deer, and small game hunting. Golfers can play at Riverview Golf Course which has been consistently ranked as the best course in the northeast portion of the state for a number of years. Also, you are only a few hours from major cities such as Denver or Cheyenne, WY. Region & Climate: In Sterling, over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 15 to 91 degrees and is rarely below 0 or above 100. Sterling gets 17 inches of rain on average per year and averages 31 inches of snow per year. History: The town of Sterling is rich in history. Founded by homesteaders along the South Platte River in 1881, Sterling quickly developed into a commercial hub on Colorado's High Plains and is now the largest city in the Northeastern part of the state located in Logan County, Colorado. Sterling is a farm and ranch community with deep roots on the Colorado prairie. There are many historical sites to see throughout the town of Sterling including the Overland Trail Museum, the Downtown Sterling Historic District, or the City of Living Tree sculptures to name a few.
If you have been looking for an acreage near Sterling, come view this 42 acres about 14 miles from Sterling. Acreage is L-shaped and fronts on both CR 12 and CR 47. The last time the acreage has been grazed was about 3 years ago. This may also be a site for building your country home. Buyer to check with county on use of property. Buyer would be responsible to get a permit and drill a well. The 5 acres and home on the corner are not included in this sale. Drive out and take a look!
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Sterling is located in Colorado. Sterling, Colorado has a population of 13,976. Sterling is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 36.03% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.68%.
The median household income in Sterling, Colorado is $41,234. The median household income for the surrounding county is $50,998 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Sterling is 37 years.
The average high temperature in July is 90 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 15.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 17.2 inches per year, with 31.2 inches of snow per year.
