Sturgis, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Sturgis, South Dakota Summary
Life in Sturgis research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sturgis over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sturgis:
The population in Sturgis is 7,088.
The median home value in Sturgis is $169,300.
The median income in Sturgis is $46,402.
The cost of living in Sturgis is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Sturgis is $628.
The unemployment rate in Sturgis is 2.2%.
The poverty rate in Sturgis is 6.6%.
Table Of Contents
Sturgis SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
9
Sturgis, SD Crime Report
218
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,061.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
31.72%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sturgis / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 218 | 3,061.4 | 2,458.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 31 | 435.3 | 501.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.0 | 30.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 365.1 | 399.1 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 187 | 2,626.0 | 1,956.7 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 59 | 828.5 | 340.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 113 | 1,586.9 | 1,357.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 15 | 210.6 | 259.3 | 282.7 |
Sturgis, SD Cost Of Living
87
Sturgis's Overall Cost Of Living
Sturgis's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sturgis | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 93 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 90 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
Sturgis, SD Photos
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Rankings for Sturgis in South Dakota
Map Of Sturgis, SD
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Population over time in Sturgis
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,914 | 2.1% |
| 2020 | 6,772 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 6,715 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 6,711 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,657 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,652 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 6,666 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 6,602 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,617 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 6,617 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sturgis
| Race | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.7% | 80.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 8.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 4.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Sturgis
| Gender | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sturgis for adults over 25
| Education | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sturgis, South Dakota
| Income | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.5% | 9.3% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 20.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 18.6% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 16.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.3% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.3% | 5.2% | 9.5% |
