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Sturgis, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Lawrence County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,111 Population 1,084/sq mi density
$51,101 Median Income $32,739 per capita
$236,400 Home Value $369,376 Zillow
$815 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
200 Violent Crime/100K 2,162 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,101 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sturgis, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,101
32% below
$32,739 per capita
Home Value
$236,400
16% below
Zillow: $369,376
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
32.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
47% below
2,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
1% below
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 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)

Income
68%
Home Value
84%
Rent
70%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
53%
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 2.2% (39% 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 $369,376. 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 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,162/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population7,111
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,084/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,101
Per Capita$32,739
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965

Housing

A
Home Value$236,400
Rent$815
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$369,376
Housing Units3,369
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent200/100K
Property2,162/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary301/100K

Health

Obesity31.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.