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Sturgis, South Dakota

Introduction to Sturgis, South Dakota

Sturgis, South Dakota, in Meade county, is 26 miles NW of Rapid City, South Dakota and 331 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,442.

Sturgis History

Sturgis is the county seat of Meade County. It is said that the area was named in honor of Lt. Jack Sturgis, an officer killed at the battle of Little Bighorn. However, it is also said that the city was named in honor of Major Samuel D. Sturgis, his father. The evolution of the town traces back to the establishment of Fort Sturgis in the year 1876. Sturgis was officially incorporated in 1888.

Sturgis and nearby Attractions

  • House of Roses Museum
  • Bear Butte State Park
  • Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame
  • Black Hills Mining Museum
  • Old Fort Meade Museum
  • Adams Museum

Things To Do In Sturgis

Sturgis offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Those interested in history can visit museums like the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall of Fame, the Old Fort Meade Museum and the Black Hills Mining Museum. Bear Butte State Park provides different types of opportunities for recreation. Local festivals include the Cavalry Days Heritage Festival, which is held every June. The city also hosts the Sturgis Rally every August..

Sturgis Transportation

Rapid City Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Sturgis Higher Education

The nearby institutions providing opportunities for higher education are Black Hills State University, Chadron State College and the University of Wyoming.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Sturgis Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Sturgis Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sturgis, SD

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens95
Age of the Population85
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women47
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone95
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes51

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime62

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