Population:
Sturgis: 6500
Meade County: 24,233

• Meade County is located in Western South Dakota, the heart of ranching country, and is the largest county in the state with a land mass of over two million acres.   Sturgis is the county seat and the largest city in the county.

Elevation:
3440 feet

Climate:
Average WinterTemperature: 24°
Average Summer Temperature: 72°

Zip code:
57785

Males:
2 ,853  (47.6%)

Females:
3,137 (52.4%)

Median resident age:
39.8 years

South Dakota median age:
35.6 years

Estimated median household income in 2007:

$34,689 (it was $30,253 in 2000)

Sturgis:
$34,689

South Dakota:
$43,424

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007:

$104,564 (it was $68,300 in 2000)

Sturgis:
$104,564

South Dakota:
$118,700

Mean prices in 2007:

All housing units: $102,063
Detached houses: $115,752
Townhouses or other attached units: $207,795
In 2-unit structures: $116,206
Mobile homes: $25,660

Average Rent:

• $515 - House
• $470 - 2 bedroom apartment