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Sturgis, SD
City in Meade County, South Dakota.
Population
7,086
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,081
ZIP codes
0
Sturgis and its ZIP codes
Sturgis at a glance
- Sturgis is about 90 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $54,404 a year, 28% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $271,200 (5% above South Dakota) and median rent is $780 a month.
Local data for Sturgis, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sturgis, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,404
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$271,200
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,012), Norwegian Americans (689), Irish Americans (674).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Meade County. PPP loans are for Sturgis.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,192
9,206 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$527M
FY 2026, $17,661 per person
How people get to work
Sturgis, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sturgis, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
2,524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
65
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
21.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sturgis, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Sturgis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blucksberg MountainCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Boulder CanyonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Crook CityCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| WhitewoodCity | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| DeadwoodCity | 9.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Central CityCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| LeadCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| St. OngeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| PiedmontCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| ValeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Wonderland HomesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| SummersetCity | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| Mountain PlainsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| SpearfishCity | 18 mi | 17.3 |
| NislandTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BlackhawkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sturgis, SD in?
- Sturgis is in Meade County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Sturgis, SD?
- About 7,086 people live in Sturgis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sturgis?
- Nearby places include Blucksberg Mountain (4.3 mi), Boulder Canyon (4.4 mi), Crook City (6.5 mi), Whitewood (7.2 mi), Deadwood (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023