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Sturgis, Michigan

Introduction to Sturgis, Michigan

Sturgis, Michigan, in St Joseph county, is 29 miles E of Elkhart, Indiana and 96 miles W of Toledo, Ohio. The city has a population of 11,285.

Sturgis History

Judge John Sturgis visited the St. Joseph Valley area in the southern Michigan territory in 1827. He settled down in the region, and it was named in his honor. It was initially a town, but as the population grew in size, Sturgis was officially incorporated as a city in the year 1896.

Sturgis and nearby Attractions

  • Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site
  • Menno-Hof
  • Elkhart County Historical Museum
  • Black Pine Animal Park
  • Oak Lawn Cemetery
  • Harmon Field

Things To Do In Sturgis

Visitors to Sturgis can take a trip to the home of author and nature photographer Gene Stratton-Porter, which is known as the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Also nearby are other places of historical interest like the Mennonite-Amish visitor, the Midwest Museum of American Art and the Elkhart County Historical Museum. The Air Zoo, an aviation history museum, is also a popular tourist destination.

Sturgis Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Kalamazoo/ Battle Creek International Airport.

Sturgis Higher Education

For higher education, students can enroll at Western Michigan University, the Kalamazoo Valley Community College, or Kellogg Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Sturgis Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sturgis Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Sturgis Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 16%Sturgis Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sturgis, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity69
Senior Citizens66
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime54
Low Violent Crime32

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