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Sturgis
  • Town in South Dakota
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Sturgis

#14 in Best Places to Retire in South Dakota
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Sturgis is a town in South Dakota with a population of 7,088. Sturgis is in Meade County. Living in Sturgis offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sturgis there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Sturgis and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Sturgis are above average.
    Population
    7,088
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $169,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $628
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      242.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      42.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      499.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,768.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      143.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Sturgis

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,402
    National
    $69,021
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