City safety & data profile

SturgisMI

Sturgis, MI is a 11K-resident city in St. Joseph County with a median household income of $62,710.

St. Joseph County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sturgis, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sturgis has a population larger than 6% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $152,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 94%
By size
$62,710
Median income
$152,600
Median home
13.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Sturgis

Sturgis posts a median household income higher than 27% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sturgis area.

Top 73%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sturgis

Where Sturgis income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$62,710 Bottom 27% higher than 27% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sturgis, MI beyond the headline numbers

Sturgis sits inside St. Joseph County, Michigan, at roughly 41.80°N, -85.42°W. Population 10,896, $62,710 median household income. Median home value $152,600, median rent $826. Poverty rate 13.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sturgis's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.7%, then short sleep duration at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around Sturgis, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sturgis from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,896
Sturgis
Median Income
$62,710
-8% vs avg
Median Home Value
$152,600
-33% vs avg
Median Age
34.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Joseph County) - Sturgis's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
61K-0%
Median Income
$66,425+51%
Median Home Value
$178,300+64%
Poverty Rate
11.4%-35%
Unemployment
5.9%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sturgis, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$826/mo
Poverty Rate
13.4% -6% vs avg
Unemployment 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%
Work From Home 5.5%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 67.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.7%
Short Sleep Duration
37.3%
High Blood Pressure
34.8%
Physical Inactivity
29.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Current Smoking
18.4%
Binge Drinking
16.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.2%
Diabetes
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.3%
Annual Checkup 76.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sturgis, MI? ▼
Sturgis, MI has a population of 10,896 people, located in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Sturgis? ▼
The median household income in Sturgis, MI is $62,710 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 13.4%.
What is the median home value in Sturgis? ▼
The median home value in Sturgis, MI is $152,600. Median rent is $826/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sturgis? ▼
The top health indicators in Sturgis include Obesity (39.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37.3%), High Blood Pressure (34.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sturgis? ▼
Sturgis has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sturgis? ▼
The median age in Sturgis, MI is 34.1 years. 15.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sturgis, MI is located in St. Joseph County, Michigan. With a population of 11K and a $62,710 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Sturgis area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Sturgis's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sturgis area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Joseph County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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