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Sturgis, MS

Sturgis, MS.

Population: 1,556 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Sturgis, MS is $196,227 — up 6.1% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,227

Typical home value

+6.1%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$196,227
1-year appreciation
+6.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+50.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$196,227
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$486,250
For-sale inventory
8
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.2%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$903/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$941/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,341/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
Schools include
West Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works, Inc. (20.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
George M Bryan Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH GROUP OF HOUSTON, PROGRESSIVE HEALTH GROUP OF HOUSTON, WEBSTER GENERAL HOSPITAL/ SWING BED
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-419 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1987
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.4%
Median annual property tax
$676
Households with broadband internet
46.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,551
Average weekly wage
$759
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SturgisState medianUS median
Typical home value$196,227$158,940$288,527
Median annual property tax$676$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Sturgis, MS?
$196,227.
What is typical rent in Sturgis, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,024/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sturgis, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Sturgis, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sturgis, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sturgis, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sturgis, MS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Sturgis, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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