Little Sioux, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Burt County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
122 Population 321/sq mi density
$37,100 Home Value $124,949 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Little Sioux, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$37,100
87% below
Zillow: $124,949
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Little Sioux Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Little Sioux's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
13%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Little Sioux a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Little Sioux is $37,100 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,949. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

9.6% of adults in Little Sioux hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Little Sioux has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population122
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,593
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

Home Value$37,100
Rent
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$124,949
Housing Units92
Rent Burden21.3%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation1,037 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute34 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Little Sioux was built in 1964.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.