CallataGuidesSterling, CO business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Sterling, CO micropolitan area.
- Population
- 20,7552024 est.
- Establishments
- 559CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
The Sterling, CO area
The Sterling, CO micropolitan area covers 1 county in Colorado and had 20,755 residents in July 2024, down 3.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 892nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 864th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Logan County, CO | 20,755 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Businesses in Sterling, CO
County Business Patterns counted 559 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 4,827 people in mid-March with $229.5 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 8.6 employees per establishment. 54.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (89), health care and social assistance (77), and other services (except public administration) (69).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 89 | 1,111 | $40,511,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 77 | 1,093 | $56,365,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 69 | 248 | $8,047,000 |
| Construction (23) | 44 | 247 | $13,199,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 41 | 206 | $17,456,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 40 | 567 | $11,965,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 31 | 190 | $13,889,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 30 | 110 | $5,144,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 24 | 148 | $9,231,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 23 | 401 | $24,348,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 23 | 92 | $3,213,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 18 | 38 (high noise) | $1,385,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 12 | 89 (high noise) | $8,154,000 |
| Information (51) | 11 | 49 (high noise) | $2,146,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 10 | 110 | $8,523,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 6 | 20 | $652,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 4 | 24 | $1,217,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 66 | $3,085,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
How Sterling, CO's businesses compare
Sterling, CO has 26.9 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 9.6% above the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 8.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,544 (30.4% below the U.S. $68,342). 54.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 1.6% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 306 | 54.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 119 | 21.3% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 82 | 14.7% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 42 | 7.5% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 9 | 1.6% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Sterling, CO
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 33 have a published Census count in Sterling, CO. The largest are full-service restaurants (15), general automotive repair shops (13), and limited-service restaurants (13). Relative to population, general automotive repair shops are the most over-represented: 62.6 per 100,000 residents against 25.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service restaurants | 15 | 258 | 17.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 13 | 47 | 3.6 |
| Limited-service restaurants | 13 | 215 | 16.5 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 12 | 36 | 3.0 |
| Physician practices | 11 | 79 | 7.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 9 | 26 | 2.9 |
| Dental offices | 8 | 43 | 5.4 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 8 | 14 | 1.8 |
| Landscaping services | 8 | — | — |
| Electrical contractors | 7 | 31 | 4.4 |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 6 | 31 | 5.2 |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 6 | 23 | 3.8 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 6 | 39 | 6.5 |
| Child day care services | 6 | 63 | 10.5 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | 114 | 22.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 78 | 15.6 |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 5 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 5 | 19 | 3.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 4 | 19 | 4.8 |
| Home health care agencies | 4 | — | — |
| Assisted living facilities for the elderly | 4 | 52 | 13.0 |
| Law offices | 4 | — | — |
| Residential remodelers | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Janitorial services | 4 | 29 | 7.3 |
| Used car dealers | 4 | 25 | 6.3 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Area codes in Sterling, CO
The area's named cities and towns have 15 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 970 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 15 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 1 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, CO | 13,114 | 970 | 12 |
Phone costs for a typical Sterling, CO business
A 9-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Sterling, CO. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $270.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $224.55. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Sterling, CO
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Sterling, CO is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Sterling, CO?
970, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Sterling, CO area?
559 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Sterling, CO?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 9-person team that is $179.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $224.55 a month (checked September 28, 2026).