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Sidney, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County
Sidney, IA
At a Glance
How Sidney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sidney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sidney a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sidney residents earn a median household income of $80,200 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,928. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidney is $121,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,590. Median rent is $636/month, with 27.3% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sidney reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Sidney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidney has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.