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Sturgis, KY


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Sturgis, Kentucky

Sturgis, Kentucky, in Union county, is 37 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 116 miles NW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,030.

The People and Families of Sturgis

In Sturgis, about 54% of adults are married.

The government tells us that Sturgis features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sturgis had a median family income of $34,922.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sturgis residents, with $3,925. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sturgis Housing

In Sturgis, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.

Commuting

In Sturgis, 94% of commuters drive to work. In Sturgis, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

Sturgis strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sturgis Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sturgis, KY

Comparing Sturgis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime65
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