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Living in Sturgis

Sturgis is a city in the United States, with a population of 11,054 in July 2026. The city had 8 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$826 per month and the median home value was US$152,600. There were 41 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-10-0725 sources

Population10,900people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,715EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent726EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate8.35%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,718incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 71% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean8.12µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sturgis?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 61.6%, and the vacancy rate was 9.66% in July 2026. 37% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Sturgis recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$826/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent36.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,876 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)795.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent726 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Sturgis a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–64%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–66%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement54%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 43–65%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,436 of 10,900 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$62,710 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sturgis is 8.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income62,710 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband67.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription4.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet4.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,715 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate8.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Sturgis?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,781of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €796
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,781
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Sturgis Salary needed to live in Sturgis

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sturgis. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sturgis. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents25.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents41 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,745 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sturgis when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSturgis highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sturgis highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Sturgis2,718
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,718 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City8Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents408.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.58 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportIRS3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sturgis. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sturgis.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Sturgis is 8.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.12 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202425Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.444 · Feb 1.33 · Mar 7.22 · Apr 14.33 · May 20.78 · Jun 25.89 · Jul 27.94 · Aug 26.78 · Sep 23.39 · Oct 16.22 · Nov 8.56 · Dec 2.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00208184 (THREE RIVERS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.5 · Feb -7.89 · Mar -3.39 · Apr 2.33 · May 8.67 · Jun 14 · Jul 15.83 · Aug 14.94 · Sep 10.56 · Oct 4.56 · Nov -0.611 · Dec -5.11 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00208184 (THREE RIVERS)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.61 · Feb -3.11 · Mar 2.33 · Apr 9.17 · May 15.39 · Jun 20.56 · Jul 22.33 · Aug 21.39 · Sep 17.72 · Oct 11.22 · Nov 4.17 · Dec -1.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.39 · Feb 52.32 · Mar 58.42 · Apr 85.09 · May 111.8 · Jun 104.1 · Jul 101.3 · Aug 100.3 · Sep 90.93 · Oct 93.73 · Nov 77.22 · Dec 59.69 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00208184 (THREE RIVERS)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading115.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.54 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation926.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.01 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.28 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: South Bend ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.7 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,436 is not 9.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share9.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,436 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density605.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,900 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value152,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes61.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate67.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad12.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents9.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.92 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance10.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available86.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,063 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans85.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Sturgis

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Elkhart as a Sturgis alternative in the same region

47 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 54,092 Elkhart vs 10,900 Sturgis+396%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Elkhart vs 8.4% Sturgis−53%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Elkhart vs 2.0 km Sturgis+150%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,595 (2024) Elkhart vs 2,718 (2025) Sturgisno percentage
  • Foreign residents: 10.3% Elkhart vs 9.1% Sturgis+13%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,707 Elkhart vs €2,715 Sturgissame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³ Elkhart vs 8.1 µg/m³ Sturgissame level

Plainfield as a Sturgis alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 232 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,715 Sturgis+78%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,900 Sturgis+359%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 2.0 km Sturgis+350%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 8.4% Sturgis−55%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 9.1% Sturgis−33%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 (2024) Plainfield vs 2,718 (2025) Sturgisno percentage
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.1 µg/m³ Sturgis−4%

Cities near Sturgis

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Sturgis?

The unemployment rate is 8.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Sturgis?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.12 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Sturgis?

Police recorded 2,718 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Sturgis?

The published population is 10,900 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sturgis?

1,436 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sturgis a good place to live?

Sturgis may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Sturgis?

Three Rivers is near Sturgis. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Sturgis (Michigan), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 3560ff619750532df04d7bfcb8f0ccd5]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/sturgis-mi/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Crime in the United States 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-10-04
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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