Sturgeon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,143 Population 1,299/sq mi density
$66,500 Median Income $30,428 per capita
$139,300 Home Value $353,972 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,500 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,300 home value, $886/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sturgeon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,500
12% below
$30,428 per capita
Home Value
$139,300
51% below
Zillow: $353,972
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Sturgeon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sturgeon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
49%
Rent
76%
Poverty
26%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sturgeon a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sturgeon residents earn a median household income of $66,500 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,428. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sturgeon is $139,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,972. Median rent is $886/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Education

19.9% of adults in Sturgeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sturgeon has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,143
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,299/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$30,428
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,300
Rent$886
Ownership59.3%
Zillow$353,972
Housing Units529
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation850 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

The median home in Sturgeon was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (29 miles).
11.5% of the population has a disability.