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Sturgis, KY
City in Union County, Kentucky.
Population
1,864
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,190
ZIP codes
0
Sturgis and its ZIP codes
Sturgis at a glance
- Sturgis is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,780, 42% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,500 (59% below Kentucky) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Sturgis, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sturgis, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,780
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$84,500
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.4%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (332), German Americans (183), Puerto Ricans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Sturgis.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,675
5,284 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,276
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$153M
FY 2026, $11,208 per person
How people get to work
Sturgis, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sturgis, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
725
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sturgis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WheatcroftCity | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| ClayCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| MorganfieldCity | 10 mi | 2.8 |
| Cave-In-Rock, ILVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Breckinridge CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| Old Shawneetown, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| WaverlyCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DixonCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| MarionCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| Shawneetown, ILCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| UniontownCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| ToluCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ProvidenceCity | 17 mi | 6 |
| Junction, ILVillage | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Elizabethtown, ILVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| CrayneCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sturgis, KY in?
- Sturgis is in Union County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Sturgis, KY?
- About 1,864 people live in Sturgis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sturgis?
- Nearby places include Wheatcroft (8 mi), Clay (10 mi), Morganfield (10 mi), Cave-In-Rock, IL (11 mi), Breckinridge Center (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023