Sturgis, SD
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,914
Unemployment
0.5%
Poverty
6.1%
Median Home
$158,400
Median Income
$43,679
Median Rent
$703
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
201
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,890.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
23.19%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sturgis / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 201 | 2,890.0 | 2,458.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 230.1 | 501.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 30.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 201.3 | 399.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 185 | 2,660.0 | 1,956.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 38 | 546.4 | 340.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 137 | 1,969.8 | 1,357.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 143.8 | 259.3 | 246.0 |
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 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 94 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 79 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,914 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 6,772 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 6,715 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 6,711 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 6,657 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,652 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,666 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 6,602 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,617 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 6,617 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sturgis
| Race | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 81.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 2.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 8.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 4.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sturgis
| Gender | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sturgis for adults over 25
| Education | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sturgis, South Dakota
| Income | Sturgis | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.7% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 26.6% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.6% | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.8% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.2% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.0% | 4.4% | 8.3% |
