At a Glance
Median Income
$60,640
$28,741 per capita
Home Value
$129,400
Zillow: $199,088
Median Rent
$793/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
408/100K
2,876/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sturgis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sturgis residents earn a median household income of $60,640 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,741. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,282 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sturgis is $129,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,088. Median rent is $793/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Sturgis reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,876/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Sturgis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sturgis has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population11,077
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,594/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,640
Per Capita$28,741
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$2,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$129,400
Rent$793
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$199,088
Housing Units4,879
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent408/100K
Property2,876/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault213/100K
Burglary269/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation918 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Sturgis was founded in 1827.
The median home in Sturgis was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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