Sterling: Community & Culture
Sterling's civic fabric includes 1 library, 1 congregation.
- 1.3 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Oklahoma 1.0/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | ELGIN COMMUNITY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (580) 492-6650 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 108 THOMA DRIVE, ELGIN OK 73538 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 7.4 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Arrastra Site
Balloon Hanger at Henry Post Army Airfield
Beal, Mattie, House
Blockhouse on Signal Mountain
Boulder Cabin
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | COMANCHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Sterling+OK |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=73567 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=73567 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=73567 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=73567 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 73 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 92 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 20 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 20 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
U.S. Army Artillery Museum
Fort Sill
Marlow Area Museum
United States Army Air Defense Artillery Museum
Comanche Nation Entertainment Complex
Lawton Aquatics Center
Museum of the Great Plains
Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center
Historic Mattie Beal Home
Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center
Chislohm Trail Heritage Center
Stephens County Historical Museum
Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum
The Foreman Prairie House
Southern Plains Indian Museum
Attractions (14)
U.S. Army Artillery Museum
Fort Sill
Marlow Area Museum
United States Army Air Defense Artillery Museum
Comanche Nation Entertainment Complex
Museum of the Great Plains
Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center
Historic Mattie Beal Home
Medicine Park Aquarium & Natural Sciences Center
Chislohm Trail Heritage Center
Stephens County Historical Museum
Rock Island 905 Railroad Museum
The Foreman Prairie House
Southern Plains Indian Museum
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 2.70 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.30 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.81 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |