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Sturgis, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,827
Population
1,164/sq mi density
$43,938
Median Income
$25,054 per capita
$83,400
Home Value
$103,946 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
56
Violent Crime/100K
557 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$43,938 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,400 home value, $703/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$83,400
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
8% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
772
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$83,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$103,946
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
60.0%
Owner-Occupied
40.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Census median rent:
$703/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $83,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $103,946 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 60.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 772 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 34.3% |