Sturgis, MS

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 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$475 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$688 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oktibbeha County
1
Starkville Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oktibbeha County
4
Starkville Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

West Elementary School
<1 miles, W · 3.7star
Choctaw County High School
7 miles, W · 2.3star
Ackerman Elem
8 miles, W · 3.7star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
17 miles, E · 2.3star
Mississippi University for Women
38 miles, E · 1.9star
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
54 miles, NW · 1star
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Hospitals

Och Regional Medical Center
16 miles, E · 3.2star
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Airports

Key Field
72 miles, S · 1star
Memphis International Airport
129 miles, N · 2.8star
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