Sturgis, SD

South Dakota · Lawrence County

Sturgis is a small city in South Dakota with a population of 7,111. Residents earn $51,101 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

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

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$236,400 home value, $815/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

200 violent crimes/100K (47% below avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

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8 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sturgis, SD.

Name	Description
Civilian Conservation Corps Camps	Marker is at the intersection of South Dakota Route 34 and Custer Avenue, on the left when traveling east on State Route 34.
Charles Nolin	1876. Marker is at the intersection of Sherman Street and Meade Street, on the right when traveling east on Sherman Street.
Charles Nolin, Pony Mail Carrier	Marker is on Junction Avenue north of Harmon Street, on the right when traveling north.
It Started Here	Marker is on Sheridan Street, 0.2 miles west of Custer Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Thomas E. Odell	Marker is on South Dakota Route 79.
Bear Butte (Mato Paha) Indian Camp	Marker is on 206th Street (State Highway 34) near Custer Avenue, on the right when traveling west. <font color=red> Reported damaged.</font>
Bear Butte	Mountain of Plains Indians. Marker is on 206th Street (South Dakota Route 34) 0.2 miles west of 131st Street (South Dakota Route 79), on the left when traveling east.
Camp J.G. Sturgis / Scooptown	Marker is at the intersection of 130th Avenue (South Dakota Route 79) and 201st Street, on the right when traveling north on 130th Avenue.