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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 36.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,107 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5309°N, 96.4996°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 36.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
North Sioux City has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 20°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").