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
$376,562 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
227
Violent Crime/100K
1,757 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,101 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$236,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sturgis experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,435 ft (1,047 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4120°N, 103.5006°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ellsworth Afb (RCA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Sturgis has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").