Does Sturtevant, WI need an earthquake retrofit?

Under the seismic model IBC and ASCE 7 use for new construction, Sturtevant is Category B. Low seismic hazard. Code requires basic seismic detailing (bracing, connections) but no special structural system restrictions. Nationally, Sturtevant ranks above 22% of the 4,875 cities in this dataset for seismic hazard - the 22th percentile.

Where Sturtevant sits in Wisconsin

USGS's underlying values for Sturtevant: 0.042g peak ground acceleration, 0.085g at short period, 0.052g at 1 second. Within Wisconsin alone, Sturtevant ranks 16 of 157 cities by seismic hazard - the 90th percentile in-state. Sturtevant has a population of about 6,855.

Retrofit economics for Sturtevant

A full earthquake retrofit typically runs $5,000-$10,000 nationally (around $7,000 typical), driven mainly by house size and foundation type, not by Wisconsin specifically. California's Earthquake Brace + Bolt grant, which covers a large share of this cost, is a California-only program and does not apply in Wisconsin.

Insuring against this, not just retrofitting

A Sturtevant homeowner cannot buy a standalone earthquake policy in most cases - it is added to an existing homeowners policy as an endorsement, so the place to start is a regular home-insurance quote.

Where Sturtevant's figures come from

Sturtevant's Category B and every number above trace to USGS's own ASCE 7-16 Design Maps service - see the methodology guide. See the category explainer for what Category B does and doesn't tell you about Sturtevant.