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South Sioux City, NE
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South Sioux City, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is South Sioux City a Good Place to Live?
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 3.0% (17% below 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 $223,239. 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.
Safety & Crime
South Sioux City reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,811/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.