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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.
In Sturgis, about 54% of adults are married.
The government tells us that Sturgis features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Sturgis had a median family income of $34,922.
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.
In Sturgis, 68% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Residential property taxes remain low i the city.
In Sturgis, 94% of commuters drive to work. In Sturgis, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Comparing Sturgis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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