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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

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Overall#24 best place in South DakotaPopulation ranking#17 highest population in South DakotaNearest larger communityRapid City, South Dakota27 miles away · 80,589 residents.

About Sturgis

Sturgis is the county seat of Meade County, South Dakota, situated at the base of the Black Hills. Named for Union General Samuel D. Sturgis and founded in 1878, the city of approximately 7,086 is famous for hosting the massive annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Public education is served by Meade School District 46-1.

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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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