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Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Introduction to Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Sturtevant, Wisconsin, in Racine county, is 6 miles W of Racine, Wisconsin and 23 miles S of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As of the year 2000 census, 5,287 people lived in Sturtevant.

Sturtevant History

Sturtevant was originally known as Parkersville. The village was renamed Corliss in 1901 and got its present name in 1923.

Sturtevant and nearby Attractions

  • Richard Bong State Recreation Area
  • Betty Brinn Children's Museum
  • Illinois Beach State Park
  • Fort Hill Heritage Museum
  • Big Foot Beach State Park
  • Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum

Things To Do In Sturtevant

While in Sturtevant, one can visit places like the Racine Zoological Gardens, the Dairyland Greyhound Park and the Big Foot Beach State Park. Local museums include the Chester Gould Dick Tracy Museum, the Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum, the Kenosha Public Museum and the Fort Hill Heritage Museum. Golfers can enjoy a round at the Petrifying Springs Golf Course, the Shoop Park Golf Club or at the Washington Park Golf Course.

Sturtevant Transportation

General Mitchell International is the nearest major airport.

Sturtevant Higher Education

The Gateway Technical College, the College of Lake County and the Milwaukee Area Technical College are some of the local colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySturtevant Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySturtevant Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sturtevant Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Sturtevant, WI

Comparing Sturtevant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity910
Age of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty76
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes45
People Living Alone42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime87
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