Sioux City, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Sioux City is a community in Plymouth County, Iowa, home to about 86,101 people spread across 59.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,172 a year, and a typical home is worth about $173,600. About 33.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Sioux City ranks number 4 of 1,017 in population, number 430 in median household income, number 235 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sioux City typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 7°F. The area sees roughly 31 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | South Sioux City, NE | 2.6 mi. | 13,907 |
| 2. | Dakota Dunes, SD | 5.0 mi. | 2,540 |
| 3. | Dakota City, NE | 5.6 mi. | 2,675 |
| 4. | North Sioux City, SD | 6.0 mi. | 3,045 |
| 5. | Sergeant Bluff, IA | 7.0 mi. | 5,171 |
| 6. | Jackson, NE | 9.8 mi. | 273 |
| 7. | Hinton, IA | 10.0 mi. | 931 |
| 8. | Lawton, IA | 10.5 mi. | 790 |
What is the population of Sioux City, Iowa?
Sioux City has a population of about 86,101 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sioux City, Iowa in?
Sioux City is located in Plymouth County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Sioux City, Iowa?
The median home value in Sioux City is about $173,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sioux City, Iowa?
The median personal income in Sioux City is about $37,172 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sioux City, Iowa?
Since 1950, 51 tornadoes have been recorded in Plymouth County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sioux City, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 7 degrees, with around 31 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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