Jump to content

Sturgis, South Dakota: Difference between revisions

Coordinates: 44°24′41″N 103°30′01″W / 44.41139°N 103.50028°W / 44.41139; -103.50028
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Reverting edit(s) by 164.154.79.170 (talk) to rev. 1251957611 by PrimeBOT: No reliable source (UV 0.1.6)
 
(39 intermediate revisions by 27 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Sturgis
|name = Sturgis
Line 41: Line 42:
|government_type =
|government_type =
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_title = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name = Mark Carstensen
|leader_name = Angela Wilkerson
|leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager -->
|leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager -->
|leader_name1 =
|leader_name1 =
Line 58: Line 59:
|area_magnitude =
|area_magnitude =
|unit_pref = Imperial
|unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_46.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 30, 2020}}</ref>
|area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/5/query?where=STATE='46'&outFields=NAME,STATE,PLACE,AREALAND,AREAWATER,LSADC,CENTLAT,CENTLON&orderByFields=PLACE&returnGeometry=false&returnTrueCurves=false&f=json|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
|area_total_km2 = 15.75
|area_total_km2 = 16.86
|area_land_km2 = 15.51
|area_land_km2 = 16.63
|area_water_km2 = 0.24
|area_water_km2 = 0.24
|area_total_sq_mi = 6.08
|area_total_sq_mi = 6.51
|area_land_sq_mi = 5.99
|area_land_sq_mi = 6.42
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.09
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.09
|area_water_percent =
|area_water_percent =
Line 77: Line 78:
|pop_est_as_of =
|pop_est_as_of =
|pop_est_footnotes =
|pop_est_footnotes =
|population_footnotes =
|population_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly"/>
|population_total = 7020
|population_total = 7020
|population_density_km2 = 446.25
|population_density_km2 = 422.17
|population_density_sq_mi = 1155.79
|population_density_sq_mi = 1093.46
|population_metro =
|population_metro =
|population_density_metro_km2 =
|population_density_metro_km2 =
Line 95: Line 96:
|timezone_DST = MDT
|timezone_DST = MDT
|utc_offset_DST = −6
|utc_offset_DST = −6
|coordinates = {{coord|44|24|37|N|103|31|7|W|region:US-SD_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|coordinates = {{coord|44|24|41|N|103|30|01|W|region:US-SD_type:city|display=inline,title}}
|elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> </ref> tags-->
|elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/>
|elevation_m = 1043
|elevation_ft = 3458
|elevation_ft = 3422
<!-- Area/postal codes & others -------->
<!-- Area/postal codes & others -------->
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]
|postal_code_type = [[ZIP Code]]
Line 106: Line 106:
|blank_info = 46-62100<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
|blank_info = 46-62100<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank1_info = 1265387<ref name="GR3">{{cite web|url=http://geonames.usgs.gov|access-date=2008-01-31|title=US Board on Geographic Names|publisher=[[United States Geological Survey]]|date=2007-10-25}}</ref>
|blank1_info = 1267596<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|1267596}}</ref>
|website = [http://www.sturgis-sd.gov/ City of Sturgis]
|website = [http://www.sturgis-sd.gov/ City of Sturgis]
|footnotes =
|footnotes =
}}
}}


'''Sturgis''' is a city in [[Meade County, South Dakota]], United States. The population was 7,020 as of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name=USCensus>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: Sturgis city, South Dakota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4662100 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=26 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Meade County<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> and is named after Civil War general [[Samuel D. Sturgis]].
'''Sturgis''' is a city in [[Meade County, South Dakota]], United States. The population was 7,020 as of the [[2020 United States Census|2020 census]].<ref name=USCensus>{{cite web |title=U.S. Census Bureau: Sturgis city, South Dakota |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US4662100 |website=www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=26 February 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It is the [[county seat]] of Meade County<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|access-date=2011-06-07|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}</ref> and is named after [[Samuel D. Sturgis]], a [[Union Army|Union]] general during the [[American Civil War|Civil War]].


Sturgis is notable as the location of one of the largest annual [[motorcycle]] events in the world: the [[Sturgis Motorcycle Rally]], which lasts for 10 days beginning on the first Friday of August. It attracts large numbers of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Sturgis is also noted for hosting [[WCW]]'s [[WCW Hog Wild|Hog Wild]]/[[Road Wild]] events from [[WCW Hog Wild|1996]] to [[Road Wild (1999)|1999]].
Sturgis is notable as the location of one of the largest annual [[motorcycle]] events in the world: the [[Sturgis Motorcycle Rally]], which lasts for 10 days beginning on the first Friday of August. It attracts large numbers of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Sturgis is also noted for hosting [[WCW]]'s [[WCW Hog Wild|Hog Wild]]/[[Road Wild]] events from [[WCW Hog Wild|1996]] to [[Road Wild (1999)|1999]].


==History==
==History==
Sturgis was founded in 1878.<ref name="histgazus"/> An early nickname for the town was "Scooptown." Scooptown had been an earlier settlement at the base of Bear Butte, that supplied the soldiers at Camp Sturgis an outlet for their vices. When it became apparent that Sturgis was going to be the city that supplied the newly formed Fort Meade, the occupants of Scooptown moved en masse to Sturgis and set up their shops.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lee |first=Robert |title=Fort Meade and The Black Hills |publisher=University of Nebraska Press |year=1991 |isbn=0-8032-2896-1 |pages=35 |language=English}}</ref> Sturgis was named in honor of the Civil War Union General [[Samuel D. Sturgis]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA128|year=1908|page=128}}</ref> In 1889, Sturgis was designated as the [[county seat]] of the newly formed Meade County.<ref name="histgazus">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=REtEXQNWq6MC&pg=PA999 | title=Historical Gazetteer of the United States | publisher=Routledge | date=May 13, 2013 | access-date=30 November 2013 | author=Hellmann, Paul T. | pages=999| isbn=978-1135948597 }}</ref>
Sturgis was founded in 1878.<ref name="histgazus"/> An early nickname for the town was "Scooptown." Scooptown had been an earlier settlement at the base of [[Bear Butte]], that supplied the soldiers at Camp Sturgis an outlet for their vices. When it became apparent that Sturgis was going to be the city that supplied the newly formed [[Fort Meade (South Dakota)|Fort Meade]], the occupants of Scooptown moved en masse to Sturgis and set up their shops.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Lee |first=Robert |title=Fort Meade and The Black Hills |publisher=University of Nebraska Press |year=1991 |isbn=0-8032-2896-1 |pages=35 |language=English}}</ref> Sturgis was named in honor of the Civil War Union General [[Samuel D. Sturgis]].<ref>{{cite book|author=Chicago and North Western Railway Company|title=A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA128|year=1908|page=128}}</ref> In 1889, Sturgis was designated as the [[county seat]] of the newly formed Meade County.<ref name="histgazus">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=REtEXQNWq6MC&pg=PA999 | title=Historical Gazetteer of the United States | publisher=Routledge | date=May 13, 2013 | access-date=30 November 2013 | author=Hellmann, Paul T. | pages=999| isbn=978-1135948597 }}</ref>


As part of the vast [[Ellsworth Air Force Base]] complex, the land north of Sturgis was dotted with 50 [[LGM-30 Minuteman|Minuteman]] [[missile silo]]s. The L5 is {{convert|3.5|mi|km}} from the center of the town.
As part of the vast [[Ellsworth Air Force Base]] complex, the land north of Sturgis was dotted with 50 [[LGM-30 Minuteman|Minuteman]] [[missile silo]]s. Minuteman missile silo L-5 is located {{convert|3.5|mi|km}} from the center of the town.


Towards the end of the summer of 2015, the Full Throttle Saloon, described as the world's largest [[biker bar]]<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/arts-archive/full-throttle-saloon/story-fncnqfdm-1226536727507 | title=Full Throttle Saloon | newspaper=[[The Australian]] | date=December 14, 2012 | access-date=14 May 2023| author=Cutbertson, Ian}}</ref> and the subject of the [[reality television]] series ''[[Full Throttle Saloon]]'', burned down,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Staff|title=Owner says power cord caused Full Throttle Saloon fire|url=https://www.newscenter1.tv/news/owner-says-power-cord-caused-full-throttle-saloon-fire/article_686004c3-14f5-5feb-9660-969e829fd542.html#:~:text=STURGIS%2C%20S.D.%20(AP)%20—,and%20ignited%20a%20cardboard%20box. |website=newscenter1.tv |date=December 22, 2015 |publisher=[[KNBN]] / [[Associated Press|AP]]|access-date=15 May 2023}}</ref> but was rebuilt on 600 acres in nearby [[Vale, South Dakota|Vale]] near [[Bear Butte]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramsey |first1=Sarah |title=The Full Throttle Saloon in South Dakota is an Adult Playground |url=https://www.wideopencountry.com/full-throttle-saloon/#:~:text=Ballard%2C%20his%20wife%20Angie%20and,be%20the%20Broken%20Spoke%20Campground. |access-date=15 May 2023 |work=Wide Open Country |publisher=Wide Open Media Group |date=June 18, 2021}}</ref>
Towards the end of the summer of 2015, the Full Throttle Saloon, one of the largest and best-known bars in Sturgis, burned down.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}}


==Geography==
==Geography==
Line 129: Line 129:


{{Weather box
{{Weather box
|location = Sturgis, South Dakota ([[Fort Meade (South Dakota)|Fort Meade]]) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present
|location = Sturgis, South Dakota (Fort Meade) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present
|single line = Y
|single line = Y
|width = auto
|width = auto
Line 145: Line 145:
|Dec record high F = 74
|Dec record high F = 74
|year record high F = 109
|year record high F = 109

|Jan avg record high F = 62.0
|Feb avg record high F = 62.9
|Mar avg record high F = 72.2
|Apr avg record high F = 79.4
|May avg record high F = 85.4
|Jun avg record high F = 93.1
|Jul avg record high F = 98.0
|Aug avg record high F = 97.5
|Sep avg record high F = 94.0
|Oct avg record high F = 83.7
|Nov avg record high F = 69.7
|Dec avg record high F = 61.5
|year avg record high F = 100.3

|Jan high F = 37.7
|Jan high F = 37.7
|Feb high F = 39.2
|Feb high F = 39.2
Line 184: Line 199:
|Dec low F = 17.2
|Dec low F = 17.2
|year low F = 36.0
|year low F = 36.0

|Jan avg record low F = -9.1
|Feb avg record low F = -5.7
|Mar avg record low F = 2.5
|Apr avg record low F = 16.1
|May avg record low F = 29.3
|Jun avg record low F = 41.6
|Jul avg record low F = 48.8
|Aug avg record low F = 46.5
|Sep avg record low F = 33.4
|Oct avg record low F = 17.5
|Nov avg record low F = 4.2
|Dec avg record low F = -5.6
|year avg record low F = -15.4

|Jan record low F = −35
|Jan record low F = −35
|Feb record low F = −31
|Feb record low F = −31
Line 283: Line 313:
|2010= 6627
|2010= 6627
|2020= 7020
|2020= 7020
|estyear=
|estimate=
|estref=
|align-fn=center
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref><br/>2017 Estimate<ref name="2017 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2017/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 5, 2018}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref><br/>2017 Estimate<ref name="2017 Pop Estimate">{{cite web|title=Population Estimates|url=https://census.gov/data/tables/2017/demo/popest/total-cities-and-towns.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=October 5, 2018}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:46&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=Oct 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}
}}


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-21}}</ref> of [[2010 United States census|2010]], there were 6,627 people, 2,916 households, and 1,687 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1660.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,154 [[Housing unit|housing units]] at an average density of {{convert|790.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-06-21}}</ref> of [[2010 United States census|2010]], there were 6,627 people, 2,916 households, and 1,687 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|1660.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 3,154 [[housing unit]]s at an average density of {{convert|790.5|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.2% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.3% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.6% of the population.


There were 2,916 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.
There were 2,916 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.
Line 298: Line 325:


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of [[2000 United States census|2000]], there were 6,442 people, 2,738 households, and 1,708 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,723.6 people per square mile (665.0/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 2,989 housing units at an average density of 799.7 per square mile (308.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.75% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of [[2000 United States census|2000]], there were 6,442 people, 2,738 households, and 1,708 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,723.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,989 housing units at an average density of {{convert|799.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.20% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.48% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.31% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.33% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.88% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.75% of the population.


There were 2,738 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
There were 2,738 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.
Line 327: Line 354:
* [[KBHB]] 810 (AM)
* [[KBHB]] 810 (AM)
* [[KRCS]] 93.1 (FM)
* [[KRCS]] 93.1 (FM)

==Education==
It is in [[Meade School District 46-1]]<!--UNI 69930-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46093_meade/DC20SD_C46093.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Meade County, SD|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-09-27}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st46_sd/schooldistrict_maps/c46093_meade/DC20SD_C46093_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
*[[Bobby Buntrock|Robert Willard "Bobby" Buntrock]], child actor in classic sitcoms
*[[Raymond W. Carpenter]], [[United States Army]] [[Major General (United States)|Major General]] and acting Director of the [[Army National Guard]] (Born in Sturgis, graduated from [[Sturgis Brown High School]])
*[[Raymond W. Carpenter]], [[United States Army]] [[Major General (United States)|Major General]] (Born in Sturgis, graduated from [[Sturgis Brown High School]])
*[[Francis H. Case]], former resident, journalist and politician
*[[Francis H. Case]], former resident, journalist and politician
*[[Scott DesJarlais]], former resident, [[physician]] and politician
*[[Scott DesJarlais]], former resident, [[physician]] and politician
⚫
*[[J.C. Hoel|J.C. "Pappy" Hoel]], Credited with starting the [[Sturgis Motorcycle Rally]]
*[[Carroll Hardy]], born in Sturgis, former [[Major League Baseball]] player
*[[Carroll Hardy]], born in Sturgis, former [[Major League Baseball]] player
⚫
*[[J.C. Hoel|J.C. "Pappy" Hoel]], Credited with starting the [[Sturgis Motorcycle Rally]]
*[[Poker Alice|Alice Ivers Duffield Tubbs Huckert]], better known as Poker Alice, frontier gambler, lived her later years in Sturgis but died in [[Rapid City, South Dakota|Rapid City]]
*[[Poker Alice|Alice Ivers Duffield Tubbs Huckert]], better known as Poker Alice, frontier gambler, lived her later years in Sturgis
*[[Marty Jackley]], Attorney General of South Dakota, born in Sturgis
*[[Marty Jackley]], Attorney General of South Dakota, born in Sturgis
*[[Herbert A. Littleton]], former resident, posthumous recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]]
*[[Herbert A. Littleton]], former resident, posthumous recipient of the [[Medal of Honor]]
Line 350: Line 381:
* [http://www.sturgis-sd.gov/ City of Sturgis]
* [http://www.sturgis-sd.gov/ City of Sturgis]
* [http://www.sturgis-sd.org/ Sturgis Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://www.sturgis-sd.org/ Sturgis Chamber of Commerce]
* {{curlie|Regional/North_America/United_States/South_Dakota/Localities/S/Sturgis}}


{{Meade County, South Dakota}}
{{Meade County, South Dakota}}

Latest revision as of 16:44, 22 November 2024

Sturgis
City
Sturgis, South Dakota
View over Sturgis in early 2014
View over Sturgis in early 2014
Location in Meade County and the state of South Dakota
Location in Meade County and the state of South Dakota
Sturgis is located in the United States
Sturgis
Sturgis
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°24′41″N 103°30′01″W / 44.41139°N 103.50028°W / 44.41139; -103.50028
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Dakota
CountyMeade
Founded1878
Incorporated1888[1]
Government
 • MayorAngela Wilkerson
Area
[2]
 • Total
6.51 sq mi (16.86 km2)
 • Land6.42 sq mi (16.63 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.24 km2)
Elevation
[3]
3,458 ft (1,054 m)
Population
 (2020)[4]
 • Total
7,020
 • Density1,093.46/sq mi (422.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP Code
57785
Area code605
FIPS code46-62100[5]
GNIS feature ID1267596[3]
WebsiteCity of Sturgis

Sturgis is a city in Meade County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 7,020 as of the 2020 census.[6] It is the county seat of Meade County[7] and is named after Samuel D. Sturgis, a Union general during the Civil War.

Sturgis is notable as the location of one of the largest annual motorcycle events in the world: the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which lasts for 10 days beginning on the first Friday of August. It attracts large numbers of motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world. Sturgis is also noted for hosting WCW's Hog Wild/Road Wild events from 1996 to 1999.

History

[edit]

Sturgis was founded in 1878.[8] An early nickname for the town was "Scooptown." Scooptown had been an earlier settlement at the base of Bear Butte, that supplied the soldiers at Camp Sturgis an outlet for their vices. When it became apparent that Sturgis was going to be the city that supplied the newly formed Fort Meade, the occupants of Scooptown moved en masse to Sturgis and set up their shops.[9] Sturgis was named in honor of the Civil War Union General Samuel D. Sturgis.[10] In 1889, Sturgis was designated as the county seat of the newly formed Meade County.[8]

As part of the vast Ellsworth Air Force Base complex, the land north of Sturgis was dotted with 50 Minuteman missile silos. Minuteman missile silo L-5 is located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from the center of the town.

Towards the end of the summer of 2015, the Full Throttle Saloon, described as the world's largest biker bar[11] and the subject of the reality television series Full Throttle Saloon, burned down,[12] but was rebuilt on 600 acres in nearby Vale near Bear Butte.[13]

Geography

[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.99 square miles (10.33 km2), all land.[14]

Climate

[edit]

Sturgis has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dfa.) The hardiness zone is 5a.

Climate data for Sturgis, South Dakota (Fort Meade) 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 72
(22) 		75
(24) 		85
(29) 		92
(33) 		100
(38) 		106
(41) 		109
(43) 		107
(42) 		104
(40) 		93
(34) 		83
(28) 		74
(23) 		109
(43)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 62.0
(16.7) 		62.9
(17.2) 		72.2
(22.3) 		79.4
(26.3) 		85.4
(29.7) 		93.1
(33.9) 		98.0
(36.7) 		97.5
(36.4) 		94.0
(34.4) 		83.7
(28.7) 		69.7
(20.9) 		61.5
(16.4) 		100.3
(37.9)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 37.7
(3.2) 		39.2
(4.0) 		48.7
(9.3) 		57.8
(14.3) 		67.0
(19.4) 		78.2
(25.7) 		86.4
(30.2) 		85.6
(29.8) 		77.0
(25.0) 		60.7
(15.9) 		47.8
(8.8) 		39.1
(3.9) 		60.4
(15.8)
Daily mean °F (°C) 26.4
(−3.1) 		27.8
(−2.3) 		36.6
(2.6) 		45.6
(7.6) 		55.3
(12.9) 		65.7
(18.7) 		73.2
(22.9) 		71.8
(22.1) 		62.8
(17.1) 		48.5
(9.2) 		36.4
(2.4) 		28.2
(−2.1) 		48.2
(9.0)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 15.1
(−9.4) 		16.5
(−8.6) 		24.6
(−4.1) 		33.5
(0.8) 		43.7
(6.5) 		53.2
(11.8) 		59.9
(15.5) 		57.9
(14.4) 		48.6
(9.2) 		36.4
(2.4) 		25.0
(−3.9) 		17.2
(−8.2) 		36.0
(2.2)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −9.1
(−22.8) 		−5.7
(−20.9) 		2.5
(−16.4) 		16.1
(−8.8) 		29.3
(−1.5) 		41.6
(5.3) 		48.8
(9.3) 		46.5
(8.1) 		33.4
(0.8) 		17.5
(−8.1) 		4.2
(−15.4) 		−5.6
(−20.9) 		−15.4
(−26.3)
Record low °F (°C) −35
(−37) 		−31
(−35) 		−20
(−29) 		0
(−18) 		15
(−9) 		27
(−3) 		29
(−2) 		35
(2) 		20
(−7) 		−5
(−21) 		−20
(−29) 		−30
(−34) 		−35
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.49
(12) 		0.72
(18) 		1.25
(32) 		2.45
(62) 		4.44
(113) 		3.30
(84) 		2.27
(58) 		1.72
(44) 		1.40
(36) 		1.90
(48) 		0.84
(21) 		0.50
(13) 		21.28
(541)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.3
(13) 		8.3
(21) 		8.4
(21) 		7.9
(20) 		1.4
(3.6) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		2.8
(7.1) 		5.3
(13) 		8.2
(21) 		47.6
(121)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6.0 6.6 7.0 9.4 12.2 11.8 9.3 7.1 6.2 7.7 5.8 5.3 94.4
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.3 3.6 2.1 1.5 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.9 1.7 2.9 16.3
Source: NOAA[15][16]

Demographics

[edit]
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
188060—
18906681,013.3%
19001,10064.7%
19101,73958.1%
19201,250−28.1%
19301,74739.8%
19403,00872.2%
19503,47115.4%
19604,63933.7%
19704,536−2.2%
19805,18414.3%
19905,3302.8%
20006,44220.9%
20106,6272.9%
20207,0205.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[17]
2017 Estimate[18][4]

2010 census

[edit]

As of the census[19] of 2010, there were 6,627 people, 2,916 households, and 1,687 families living in the city. The population density was 1,660.9 inhabitants per square mile (641.3/km2). There were 3,154 housing units at an average density of 790.5 per square mile (305.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 0.2% African American, 2.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 2,916 households, of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 6,442 people, 2,738 households, and 1,708 families living in the city. The population density was 1,723.6 inhabitants per square mile (665.5/km2). There were 2,989 housing units at an average density of 799.7 per square mile (308.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% White, 0.20% African American, 2.48% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 1.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.

There were 2,738 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $30,253, and the median income for a family was $38,698. Males had a median income of $25,856 versus $18,582 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,763. About 11.0% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.7% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

[edit]
Ox teams in Sturgis, circa 1887 to 1892
Motorbikes on Main Street during Bike Week

Public sculptures

[edit]
  • Kinship at the Sturgis Community Center
  • General Samuel D. Sturgis at the Hills and Plains Park at the east entrance to town
  • Jesus in the Garden at the First United Methodist Church Memorial Garden
  • St. Francis of Assisi at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
  • STURGIS spelled out in letters

Media

[edit]

Radio stations

[edit]

Education

[edit]

It is in Meade School District 46-1.[20]

Notable people

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society. Retrieved February 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sturgis, South Dakota
  4. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau: Sturgis city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
  7. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  8. ^ a b Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 999. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  9. ^ Lee, Robert (1991). Fort Meade and The Black Hills. University of Nebraska Press. p. 35. ISBN 0-8032-2896-1.
  10. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 128.
  11. ^ Cutbertson, Ian (December 14, 2012). "Full Throttle Saloon". The Australian. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  12. ^ Staff (December 22, 2015). "Owner says power cord caused Full Throttle Saloon fire". newscenter1.tv. KNBN / AP. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  13. ^ Ramsey, Sarah (June 18, 2021). "The Full Throttle Saloon in South Dakota is an Adult Playground". Wide Open Country. Wide Open Media Group. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  14. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  15. ^ "NowData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  16. ^ "Station: FT Meade, SD". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  17. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved September 23, 2013.
  18. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  19. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  20. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Meade County, SD" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved September 27, 2024. - Text list
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sturgis, South Dakota.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Sturgis.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Sturgis,_South_Dakota&oldid=1258966326"