Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Sturgeon Bay is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 9,702. Residents earn $56,882 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sturgeon Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sturgeon Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sturgeon Bay is $56,882, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sturgeon Bay is $217,600, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Sturgeon Bay is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 33 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,420 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sturgeon Bay has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,882 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,312 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,968 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 575 |
| County GDP | $1,082M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |
| Census Median | $217,600 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $367,890 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,209/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Total Violent | 33.0/100K |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 33.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,420.1/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 231.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,111.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 77.1/100K |
| Arson | 11.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Area | 9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8227°N, 87.3698°W |
| County FIPS | 55061 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 981/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.3% |