Sioux Rapids, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Buena Vista County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
831 Population 1,013/sq mi density
$56,307 Median Income $31,442 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $173,192 Zillow
$641 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,307 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $641/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sioux Rapids, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,307
25% below
$31,442 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $173,192
Median Rent
$641/mo
45% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
30%
Rent
55%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sioux Rapids 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 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 $173,192. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population831
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,013/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans11.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,307
Per Capita$31,442
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$641
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$173,192
Housing Units377
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,218/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,282 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sioux Rapids was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.