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Sturgis, SD

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Population
6,922
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,427 ft
Median Home Value
$271,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$780/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$54,404
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Sturgis

Nestled along the eastern edge of the Black Hills, Sturgis is a welcoming small town of roughly 7,000 residents that offers a relaxed pace and incredible scenery right outside your front door. Interstate 90 makes commuting to Rapid City or taking a day trip to Deadwood quick and simple. Day to day, locals enjoy convenient neighborhood amenities, solid schools, healthcare through the Fort Meade medical center, and immediate access to outdoor recreation at Bear Butte and the Centennial Trail.

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Best known worldwide for the massive motorcycle rally that arrives each August, Sturgis spends the other fifty-one weeks of the year as a quiet, close-knit community. Founded in the late 1870s alongside historic Fort Meade, the town still carries a distinct frontier charm throughout its walkable downtown. For anyone looking to relocate to western South Dakota, Sturgis provides affordable Black Hills living, friendly neighbors, and endless room to explore.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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