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City of Sturgis, South Dakota

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About homes in Sturgis

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Sturgis in Meade County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1976Median year built1U.S. 1980
60%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1974Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
70%Detached single-family113% in 5+ unit buildings
67%Owner-occupied169% statewide
$271kMedian home value1South Dakota median $257k

The median home in the city of Sturgis was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the South Dakota median of 1980. That is older than the Meade County median of 1990.1 Somewhat more of Sturgis's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Meade County as a whole (38% built before 1980).1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. Owner-occupied homes in Sturgis are older than rentals: a median build year of 1974 against 1982.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Sturgis is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 13% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 67% of occupied homes in Sturgis are owner-occupied, in line with the South Dakota share of 69%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Sturgis is valued at $271,200 (ACS), close to the South Dakota median of $257,400. Within Meade County the median is $310,900, so Sturgis sits below it.1

Winters are long: the Ft Meade station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 75 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 28 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 21 inches.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 6,780 heating degree days against 691 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Sturgis sits in IECC climate zone 6A (Cold).4 Building permits in Sturgis are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Sturgis housing units by year built
Before 19409.4%
1940-195915.6%
1960-197934.5%
1980-199916.6%
2000-200912.8%
2010 or later11%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Ft Meade, 1.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Sturgis, SD?

Most home remodeling projects in Sturgis, SD land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Sturgis?

The median home in the city of Sturgis was built in 1976, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the South Dakota median of 1980. That is older than the Meade County median of 1990. Somewhat more of Sturgis's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 60% against 50%, with 11% built since 2010. The largest single share, 34%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it a newer stock than Meade County as a whole (38% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Sturgis have?

Housing in Sturgis is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 13% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 9% of units. 67% of occupied homes in Sturgis are owner-occupied, in line with the South Dakota share of 69%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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