Sturgis, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,827 Population 1,164/sq mi density
$43,938 Median Income $25,054 per capita
$83,400 Home Value $113,427 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$43,938 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $703/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sturgis, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,938
42% below
$25,054 per capita
Home Value
$83,400
70% below
Zillow: $113,427
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
66% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Sturgis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
30%
Rent
60%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sturgis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sturgis residents earn a median household income of $43,938 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,054. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 390 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sturgis is $83,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,427. Median rent is $703/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

11.6% of adults in Sturgis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sturgis has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,827
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,164/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,938
Per Capita$25,054
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,146M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,400
Rent$703
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$113,427
Housing Units772
Rent Burden34.3%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Premature Death10,035/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation368 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Sturgis was founded in 1886.
The median home in Sturgis was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.