At a Glance
Median Income
$51,101
$32,739 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
Zillow: $376,562
Median Rent
$815/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
227/100K
1,757/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
16.8% smoking rate
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 $51,101 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,739. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sturgis is $236,400 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,562. Median rent is $815/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Sturgis reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,757/100K.
Education
19.8% of adults in Sturgis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sturgis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,111
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,101
Per Capita$32,739
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A
Home Value$236,400
Rent$815
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$376,562
Housing Units3,369
Rent Burden32.1%
Crime
F
Violent227/100K
Property1,757/100K
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain21.3 in/yr
Elevation3,435 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Sturgis was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.