At a Glance
Median Income
$65,473
$32,696 per capita
Home Value
$162,600
Zillow: $202,482
Median Rent
$936/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
17.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sioux City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.5% (25% above 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 $202,482. 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population85,651
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density1,448/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,473
Per Capita$32,696
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$2,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,144
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,600
Rent$936
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$202,482
Housing Units34,422
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,102 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sioux City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.