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Sioux Rapids, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County
Sioux Rapids, IA
At a Glance
How Sioux Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sioux Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sioux Rapids a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sioux Rapids residents earn a median household income of $56,307 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,442. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 610 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sioux Rapids is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,327. Median rent is $641/month, with 22.1% 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 1946.
Safety & Crime
Sioux Rapids reports 471 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,006/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Sioux Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sioux Rapids has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.