What are the schools like in Sturgis, MS?

Sturgis is served primarily by Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Sturgis?

The median household income in Sturgis, MS is $39,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Sturgis, MS?

Sturgis has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Sturgis, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sturgis, MS affordable or expensive?

Sturgis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sturgis is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,600 and the median rent is $1,023 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sturgis, MS?

Sturgis has a violent crime rate of 169.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1687.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sturgis, MS a Good Place to Live?

Sturgis is a small town of 177 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $39,167 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Sturgis stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sturgis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sturgis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Sturgis's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sturgis costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sturgis, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,023	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sturgis's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

169.4 /100k

Property Crime

1687.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sturgis is served primarily by Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sturgis, MS	National Avg
School District	Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sturgis sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sturgis, MS
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sturgis, MS	National Avg
Population	177	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	7.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Longview, MS 8 mi Ackerman, MS 8 mi Mathiston, MS 14 mi Maben, MS 15 mi Starkville, MS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Sturgis

Sturgis, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39769

Sturgis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sturgis, MS affordable or expensive?

Sturgis's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sturgis roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,600 and median rent is $1,023/month.

What is the crime rate in Sturgis, MS?

Sturgis's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1687.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sturgis?

Public schools in Sturgis are operated by Starkville Oktibbeha Consolidated School District. The district has 3 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sturgis, MS a good place to live?

Sturgis, MS has a population of 177, a median household income of $39,167, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sturgis?

Sturgis averages 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sturgis?

Sturgis, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39769.

What is the population of Sturgis?

The population of Sturgis, Mississippi is 177 with a median age of 45.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sturgis?

Key numbers for living in Sturgis: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $100,600, median household income $39,167, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sturgis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.