Iowa
Sidney is a small town in Iowa with a population of 935. Residents earn $80,200 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sidney receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sidney stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sidney is $80,200, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sidney is $121,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Sidney experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches, including 20.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,200 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,928 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $927 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,410 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 285 |
| County GDP | $394M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 13 |
| Retail | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.83% |
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |
| Census Median | $121,200 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,425 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.83% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,007/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 28.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.3 inches |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 20.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,144 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7459°N, 95.6447°W |
| County FIPS | 19071 |
Winner: Republican by 44.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.8% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 682/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 30 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.1% |