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Michigan
Jackson
Population 31,058
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Michigan
Sturgis
Population 11,054
Jackson, MI vs Sturgis, MI
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Jackson, MI | Sturgis, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,058 | 11,054 |
| Median Household Income | $44,558 | $62,710 |
| Median Rent | $898/mo | $826/mo |
| Median Home Value | $103,200 | $152,600 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 92 | — |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 52.4% | 35.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.6% | 13.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 10% | 5.2% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 876 | 445 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 3,166 | 2,300 |
| Median AQI | — | — |
| Good AQI Days /yr | — | — |
| Summer Highs | 81°F | 81°F |
| Winter Lows | 20°F | 19°F |
| Snowfall | 40 in/yr | 41 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 17 min | 18.6 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 3.0 / 5 | — |
| Students per Teacher | 13.9 | 19 |
| College Degree Rate | 16.1% | 15.7% |
| Foreign-Born % | 1.9% | 13% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -0.9% | -2.1% |
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.