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Sturgis, Kentucky

City · Population 1,655 · #164 in Kentucky
Sturgis, Kentucky

Sturgis is a home rule-class city in Union County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sturgis had a population of 1,735.

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About Sturgis

Sturgis, KY is a small town located in western Kentucky counting 1,655 people who proudly call it home.

Sturgis holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,054 residents per square mile.

What Makes Sturgis Unique

  • Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Sturgis

  • Fiesta Acapulco — mexican
  • Godfather's Pizza — pizza
  • Old Barn Door — burger
  • Sam's Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sturgis

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Sturgis

  • Sturgis Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,655
Rank in state#164 of 418
Land area1.57 sq mi
Density1,054/sq mi
Coordinates37.5462, -87.9874

🗺️ Map of Sturgis