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Sturgis, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · St. Joseph County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,077
Population
1,594/sq mi density
$60,640
Median Income
$28,741 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$199,088 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
408
Violent Crime/100K
2,876 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,640 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sturgis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7991°N, 85.4184°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | St. Joseph County County |
| Nearest Airport | Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in |
Sturgis has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.7").