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Crime in Sturgis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sturgis. Key points include:
There were 140 total crimes in Sturgis in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sturgis is 1,984.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sturgis is 226.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sturgis is 1,757.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sturgis is -6.38% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sturgis Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sturgis / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 140 | 1,984.1 | 1,948.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 226.8 | 362.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 22.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 184.2 | 283.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 124 | 1,757.4 | 1,586.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 184.2 | 194.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 103 | 1,459.8 | 1,195.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 113.4 | 195.9 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sturgis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sturgis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Dakota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sturgis is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sturgis is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sturgis is $370,733.
The median income in Sturgis is $54,404.
Sturgis's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sturgis Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sturgis | South Dakota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 82 | 77 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 104 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sturgis, SD Weather
The average high in Sturgis is 59.4° and the average low is 34.3°.
There are 45.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 21.5 inches of precipitation each year with 120.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sturgis |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 34.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 45.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 21.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 120.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sturgis Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sturgis
The current population in Sturgis is 7,086. The population has increased 7.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,086 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 7,111 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 7,121 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 7,088 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 6,914 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 6,796 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 6,772 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 6,715 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 6,711 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 6,657 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 6,652 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 6,666 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 6,602 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,617 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,617 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sturgis
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Sturgis is:
91.1% White with 6,456 White residents.
1.9% African American with 135 African American residents.
1.4% American Indian with 99 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 62 Other residents.
1.7% Two Or More with 122 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 212 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 79.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.9% | 2.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.4% | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sturgis
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Sturgis is 46.2% female with 3,277 female residents.
Sturgis is 53.8% male with 3,809 male residents.
| Gender | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 49.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 50.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sturgis for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Sturgis completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Sturgis completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Sturgis completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Sturgis completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Sturgis completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Sturgis completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Sturgis completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sturgis completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sturgis completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sturgis, South Dakota
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5.6% of households in Sturgis earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Sturgis earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.2% of households in Sturgis earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.4% of households in Sturgis earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.1% of households in Sturgis earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.3% of households in Sturgis earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.4% of households in Sturgis earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.6% of households in Sturgis earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.5% of households in Sturgis earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.3% of households in Sturgis earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 11.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.3% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.4% | 14.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 8.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.3% | 8.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
