North Sioux City, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Dakota County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,018 Population 904/sq mi density
$76,481 Median Income $42,673 per capita
$234,500 Home Value $425,309 Zillow
$1,092 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,481 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,500 home value, $1,092/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

North Sioux City, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,481
2% above
$42,673 per capita
Home Value
$234,500
17% below
Zillow: $425,309
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
6% below
26.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How North Sioux City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
83%
Rent
94%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is North Sioux City a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

North Sioux City residents earn a median household income of $76,481 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,673. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Sioux City is $234,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,309. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

27.8% of adults in North Sioux City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

North Sioux City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,018
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density904/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,481
Per Capita$42,673
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$2,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,144

Housing

A+
Home Value$234,500
Rent$1,092
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$425,309
Housing Units1,446
Rent Burden26.0%

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,312/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,107 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in North Sioux City was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.