At a Glance
Median Income
$68,397
$28,273 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
Zillow: $234,813
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How South Sioux City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Sioux City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Sioux City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Sioux City residents earn a median household income of $68,397 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,273. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% 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 South Sioux City is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,813. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
15.9% of adults in South Sioux City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population13,871
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density2,064/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.3%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,397
Per Capita$28,273
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$2,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,144
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$1,083
Ownership55.8%
Zillow$234,813
Housing Units5,139
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,100 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute13 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
South Sioux City was founded in 1887.
The median home in South Sioux City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
31.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.