Sioux City, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
85,651 Population
$65,473 Median Income
$162,600 Home Value
$936 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
351 Violent Crime / 100K
35.4 yrs Median Age
21.7% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population85,651
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 70.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$65,473
Per Capita Income$32,696
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty Rate11.6%
County GDP$2,419M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$162,600
Zillow Value$192,452
Median Rent$936
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$971

Health

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Depression20.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime351/100K
Property Crime3,844/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Vehicle Theft250.1/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul21° / 75°
Rain30 in/yr
Snow36 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+84.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.16
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Work From Home4.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations11

How Sioux City Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$65,473
Home Value$162,600
Median Rent$936
Poverty Rate11.6%
Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
Unemployment3.0%
Violent Crime350.9 /100K
Avg Temperature51.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population85,651
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Median Age35.4 years
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 70.2% Black 5.5% Hispanic 3.5% Other 20.8%
White70.2%
Black or African American5.5%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races20.8%

Language

English Only78.3%
Spanish Speakers21.7%
English 78.3% Spanish 21.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.3%
Health Insurance92.8%

Income

13% below avg
Median Household Income$65,473
Per Capita Income$32,696
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,144
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$59,044

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.0%
Poverty Rate11.6%
Total Establishments (County)504
County GDP$2,419M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation50
Healthcare Facilities39
Retail Stores60
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments504

Industry Mix

Restaurants 50 Healthcare 39 Retail 60 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$59,044
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,248

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.0 min
Work From Home4.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,600
Zillow Home Value Index$192,452

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$232,500
Price Per Sq Ft$130
Homes Sold (month)55
Sale-to-List Ratio97.2%
Price Drops33.1%
Active Inventory136

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied65.5%

Rental Costs

20% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$936
Zillow Rent Index$1,127

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$735
1 Bedroom$740
2 Bedroom$971
3 Bedroom$1,246
4 Bedroom$1,351

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,248
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.61%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.0%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity30.1%
Depression20.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.8%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate7,312 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.0 / 10
Exercise Access86.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)39
Restaurants (County)50

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime350.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter1.2 /100K
Rape54.6 /100K
Robbery49.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault245.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,843.5 /100K
Burglary647.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,946.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft250.1 /100K
Arson21.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

21°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
Sunny Days296 days/year

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation30.3 in
Annual Snowfall36.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Land Area59.2 sq mi (153.2 km²)
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Latitude42.4953°
Longitude-96.3899°
County FIPS31043

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.5%

Republican +29.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.7%
High School+84.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.16

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,448 per sq mi
Land Area59.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations11
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)27
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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