Sturgis, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
11,077 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,640 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$468 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
4
Sturgis Urban Area
4
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Joseph County
3
Sturgis Urban Area
3
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 23
Feb 2 10 25
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 3 40
Dec 3 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, MI State Senate District 17, MI State House District 36, MI
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Schools

Congress School
<1 miles, SE
Wenzel School
<1 miles, W
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Colleges

Glen Oaks Community College
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
Trine University
24 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Goshen College
27 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Sturgis Hospital
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Parkview Lagrange Hospital
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Three Rivers Health
15 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
47 miles, W • 1.4 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
58 miles, S • 1.4 star
Gerald R Ford International Airport
75 miles, N • 2.3 star
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