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Sioux City, IA
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Sioux City, IA
At a Glance
How Sioux City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sioux City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sioux City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sioux City residents earn a median household income of $65,473 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,696. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sioux City is $162,600 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,452. Median rent is $936/month, with 26.2% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Sioux City reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,890/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Sioux City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sioux City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.