South Dakota · Metropolitan Area
North Sioux City is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 3,018. Residents earn $76,481 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, North Sioux City receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. North Sioux City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in North Sioux City is $76,481, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in North Sioux City is $234,500, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,092 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
North Sioux City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 40 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,638 per 100,000, near the national average.
27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
North Sioux City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches, including 30.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,481 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,673 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,144 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,044 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 504 |
| County GDP | $2,419M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 39 |
| Retail | 60 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.81% |
| Commute Time | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $234,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $414,793 |
| Median List Price | $260,000 |
| Median List Price | $260,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,092 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,248 |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.81% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,312/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 86.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Total Violent | 40.0/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 40.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,638.0/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 239.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,278.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.0 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5309°N, 96.4996°W |
| County FIPS | 31043 |
Winner: Republican by 29.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.8% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 39 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.0 min |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |