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Businesses

490

Jobs

10,763

State Licenses

617

Liquor Licenses

68

Avg Wage

$52K

Local Economy

Census CBP

490 businesses employ 10,763 people in the Sterling area, paying an average of $52K/year. 83.1% are small businesses (under 20 employees).

Top Industries

Retail trade82
Health care and social assistance60
Other services (except public administration)58
Accommodation and food services57
Construction43
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State-Licensed Professionals

IDFPR

617 active IDFPR licenses across 44 license types. 26 new in the last 12 months.

By Category

Healthcare293
Security168
Beauty & Wellness129
Funeral & Cemetery8
Cannabis5
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Liquor & Gaming

ILCCIGB

68 active liquor licenses in Sterling.

By Type

Bar/Tavern20
Restaurant16
Other11
Store6
Station & Convenience Store6
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