Sidney, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
935 Population 682/sq mi density
$80,200 Median Income $33,928 per capita
$121,200 Home Value $197,135 Zillow
$636 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,200 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,200 home value, $636/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sidney, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,200
7% above
$33,928 per capita
Home Value
$121,200
57% below
Zillow: $197,135
Median Rent
$636/mo
45% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
43%
Rent
55%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sidney 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

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 1.3% (64% 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 $197,135. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population935
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,200
Per Capita$33,928
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,200
Rent$636
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$197,135
Housing Units451
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,144 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sidney was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.