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Sturgeon, MO
City in Boone County, Missouri.
Population
1,035
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,184
ZIP codes
0
Sturgeon and its ZIP codes
Sturgeon at a glance
- Sturgeon is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,250 a year, 8% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,500 (36% below Missouri) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Sturgeon, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sturgeon, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,250
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$146,500
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
60.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.7%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (203), Irish Americans (59), French Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Sturgeon.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,197
100,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,980 per person
How people get to work
Sturgeon, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sturgeon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
129
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sturgeon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Sturgeon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarkCity | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CentraliaCity | 8.2 mi | 2.9 |
| HallsvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| RenickVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Middle GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HarrisburgTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| HigbeeCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| MoberlyCity | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| MadisonCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| HollidayVillage | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| HuntsvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| ColumbiaCity | 20 mi | 67.6 |
| CairoVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| MexicoCity | 22 mi | 12.2 |
| ParisCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| FayetteCity | 23 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sturgeon, MO in?
- Sturgeon is in Boone County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Sturgeon, MO?
- About 1,035 people live in Sturgeon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sturgeon?
- Nearby places include Clark (3.7 mi), Centralia (8.2 mi), Hallsville (8.2 mi), Renick (10 mi), Middle Grove (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023