Sturgis, SD, population 6,442 , is located
in South Dakota's Meade county,
about 276.4 miles from Ft Collins and 325.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Sturgis has grown by about 21%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sturgis has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sturgis area were higher than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
Sturgis Statistics
Sturgis Gender Information
Males in Sturgis: 3,069 (48%)
Females in Sturgis: 3,373 (52%)
As % of Population in Sturgis
Race Diversity in Sturgis
White: 95%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Sturgis
Age Diversity in Sturgis
Median Age in Sturgis: 39.8 (Males in Sturgis: 38.0, Females in Sturgis: 41.6)
Sturgis Males Under 20: 14%
Sturgis Females Under 20: 13%
Sturgis Males 20 to 40: 11%
Sturgis Females 20 to 40: 12%
Sturgis Males 40 to 60: 13%
Sturgis Females 40 to 60: 14%
Sturgis Males Over 60: 9%
Sturgis Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Sturgis
Sturgis Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Sturgis Median Household Income: $ 30,253
Sturgis Median Value of Homes: $ 68,300
Law Enforcement in Sturgis
Reported crimes in the Sturgis area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 280
Burglary: 27
Larceny-theft: 194
Motor vehicle theft: 21
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,763
Sturgis Location Information
Elevation: 3,440 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sturgis
Whitewood 7.3 Miles
Deadwood 11.1 Miles
Lead 13.3 Miles
Central City 13.4 Miles
Spearfish 18.2 Miles
Nisland 18.3 Miles
North Spearfish 20.1 Miles
Fruitdale 20.1 Miles
Blackhawk 20.5 Miles
Newell 21.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sturgis
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 276.4 Miles
Westminster 325.9 Miles
Arvada 328.8 Miles
Aurora 330.8 Miles
Denver 331.8 Miles
Lakewood 335.3 Miles
Sioux Falls 343.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 391.6 Miles
Lincoln 428.3 Miles
Pueblo 429.5 Miles
Sturgis, SD
Comparing Sturgis to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).
The People
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Families
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size
Wealth
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
Commute & Sprawl
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Housing
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Crime
CharacteristicCompared to PeersCompared to Sturgis South Dakota
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
Facts
The dark side to benzodiazepines is that they are the most commonly implicated substances in drug overdoses, many of which are a result of combining benzodiazepines with other drugs, including alcohol. Two of the benzodiazepines commonly prescribed for sleep—flurazepam (Dalmane) and temazepam (Restoril)—were associated with the most deaths per million prescriptions. Hospital admissions due to benzodiazepine abuse have been studied as well. According to the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, tranquilizers such as the benzodiazepines were the primary substance of 0.3% of TEDS admissions in 1998. In addition, 39% of patients admitted for tranquilizer use reported abuse of alcohol as well as tranquilizers. Admissions for tranquilizer abuse were mostly female (48%) and white (90%). A full 61% of the hospital admissions were aged 35 and older. Interestingly, the data also show that 32% of tranquilizer admissions patients first used tranquilizers after the age of 30. This is consistent with other data and surveys, which also show that the use of tranquilizers, including benzodiazepines, increases with age.
While overall use of illegal drugs is down in the young adult population, the misuse of prescription painkillers is on the rise. National drug task forces and "risk management plans" seek to educate all users about the dangers of strong opiate medications and the harmful effects their misuse can have.
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is one of a number of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). A child with FAS has cognitive problems, is small in size, and has facial differences.
Common side effects of dextroamphetamine use include dry mouth, headache, nausea, dizziness, restlessness, increased blood pressure and pulse rate, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping, and either diarrhea or constipation. Higher doses can result in fever, an unusually fast heartbeat, chest pain, blurred vision, TICS, tremors, moodiness, and even aggression.
Sturgis Drug Rehab and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
If you or someone you care about is involved in substance abuse or any kind of addiction, there are Sturgis, SD. rehab centers which can help right away. Drug-Rehabs.org is the best online source of information to find such help, to get individuals in the right rehab as soon as possible. For those in need of rehab who may be dealing with a Xanax, Meth or a different type of drug or substance problem or a behavioral addiction, the team at Drug-Rehabs.org can assist in finding the most effective solution. There are a so many treatment choices available, with a number of proven and effective local alcohol or substance rehabilitation options including private programs in Sturgis, South Dakota to choose from.
Here are local and nearby Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Centers, Halfway Housing, Medicare and Residential Short-term Treatment(30 Days or less) services in Sturgis, South Dakota:
Facts:
Also, the controversial issue of "hemp" remains a high profile topic in South Dakota.
In 1995 a program was created known as the DEA Mobile Enforcement Teams, or "MET". This was in response to the overwhelming problem of drugs and drug-related crimes across the nation. Since the inception of the program, there has been one MET deployment in the State of South Dakota, in Yankton Sioux.
Pound quantities of methamphetamine have recently come to Sioux Falls area of South Dakota from the Minneapolis, Minnesota area.
Kilogram amounts of cocaine transactions are rare in South Dakota. However, recent reports indicated that established groups had brought kilogram quantities of HCl to Sioux Falls which was then converted to crack cocaine.
Interstate 90 runs east and west through South Dakota and has become a main transportation route for drug trafficking organizations. There seems to be a consistent trend by Hispanic poly-drug traffickers based in the northwestern United States crossing South Dakota via I-90 en-route to metropolitan areas in the eastern United States and returning west using the same route to transport drug proceeds. It is anticipated that seizures along Interstate 90, both for narcotics and U.S. currency, will increase due to the frequent use by traffickers.
An area of concern for cocaine in South Dakota is the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in southwestern South Dakota. Methamphetamine is a problem in the area, however cocaine remains the drug of choice in many areas on this reservation and is readily available.
Local Listings Sturgis, SD.
Alcoholism can destroy a family and loved ones. Groups like Al-Anon provide support and help to families who have been affected by alcohol addiction. Below is a list of Al-Anon meetings in Sturgis, South Dakota:
St. Thomas Episcopal Church Library Sturgis Al-Anon Awakenings (study discussion) 1222 Junction Ave Sturgis, SD 57785
Meeting Days and Times Monday, 7:00 PM
Drug Addiction is not easy to overcome alone. Support Groups like Narcotics Anonymous help provide a safe environment for recovering Drug Addicts. Here is a list of NA meetings in Sturgis, South Dakota:
Serenity Building 950 Main Street Sturgis, SD 57785 Notes: Do Good Feel Good Group Discussion/Participation, Smoking Open
Meeting Days and Times Wednesday, 2000
Sturgis Christian Church 1050 Howard Street Sturgis, SD 57785 Notes: Living Free Group Discussion/Participation, Non-Smoking Open
Meeting Days and Times Thursday, 2000
Drug Overdose is dangerous and potentially fatal. In the event you or someone you know is having a drug overdose, get them immediately to a hospital for medical assistance. The following hospitals are located in Sturgis, South Dakota:
Sturgis Comm Hlth Care Ctr 949 Harmon Street Sturgis, SD 57785-2452 (605) 347-2536
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