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Sturgis, South Dakota, in Meade county, is 26 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 331 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,442.
In Sturgis, about 54% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sturgis live independently, in one-person housing.
People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the city.
In 2000, Sturgis had a median family income of $38,698.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sturgis residents, with $1,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Sturgis, 64% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Sturgis has higher property taxes than most places in South Dakota, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Sturgis, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual. Most residents would agree that driving around Sturgis is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.
Comparing Sturgis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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