Sioux Center, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Sioux County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
8,335
Population
1,302/sq mi density
$87,555
Median Income
$34,277 per capita
$275,900
Home Value
$351,620 Zillow
$884
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
46
Violent Crime/100K
93 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,555 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$275,900 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sioux Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 34.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,427 ft (435 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0748°N, 96.1704°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sioux County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in |
Sioux Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").