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Sibley, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Osceola County County
Sibley, IA
At a Glance
How Sibley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sibley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sibley residents earn a median household income of $54,767 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,502. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sibley is $119,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,747. Median rent is $770/month, with 42.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Sibley reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Sibley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sibley has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.