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Living in South Sioux City

South Sioux City is a city in the United States. The city had 8 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,127 per month and the median home value was US$174,700. In July 2026, South Sioux City had a population of 13,907.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to South Sioux City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 55.9%, and the vacancy rate was 3.93% in July 2026. 47.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for South Sioux City yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,127/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct3.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,811 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent990.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count271 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

33.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,755 people of 14,158 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$68,223 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in South Sioux City is 5.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10South Sioux City 5.0%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd68,223 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct68.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct88.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,032 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,324 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate5.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to South Sioux City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in South Sioux City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct74.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct27.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents7 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in South Sioux City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSouth Sioux City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with South Sioux City highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,833South Sioux City2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,833 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents234.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count23 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute12.18 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights15Official
Nearest airportSUX3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for South Sioux City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in South Sioux City.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
South Sioux City average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-20°-10°0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°-12°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
South Sioux City average monthly precipitation, mm030609012018224580981108510072563225JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -1.39 · Feb 1.22 · Mar 8.67 · Apr 16.17 · May 22.39 · Jun 27.72 · Jul 29.44 · Aug 28.11 · Sep 24.78 · Oct 17.11 · Nov 8.22 · Dec 0.778 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014943 (SIOUX CITY AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -12 · Feb -9.56 · Mar -3.39 · Apr 2.61 · May 9.28 · Jun 15.22 · Jul 17.44 · Aug 16 · Sep 10.67 · Oct 3.28 · Nov -3.89 · Dec -9.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014943 (SIOUX CITY AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.7 · Feb -4.2 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 9.4 · May 15.8 · Jun 21.5 · Jul 23.5 · Aug 22.1 · Sep 17.7 · Oct 10.2 · Nov 2.2 · Dec -4.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 17.53 · Feb 21.84 · Mar 44.7 · Apr 80.01 · May 98.3 · Jun 110.5 · Jul 85.09 · Aug 100.1 · Sep 72.14 · Oct 55.88 · Nov 32.26 · Dec 25.15 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014943 (SIOUX CITY AP)14Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M381.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.68 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm698.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.2 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan-5.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Bardstown14,161 residentsSpearfish14,154 residentsNorth Mankato14,165 residentsBellefontaine14,151 residentsMarshall14,171 residentsAzalea Park14,141 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
South Sioux City residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport66.4%Foreign residents33.6%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share16.5 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents4,755 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density813.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population14,158 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population13,881 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is South Sioux City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 38–58%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student50%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–61%
Family54%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–64%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–59%
Foreign residents4,755 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population14,158 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.6 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent990.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,811 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary3,032 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd174,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes55.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour73.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad34.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct17.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct16.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct8.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct15.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct94.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus6,693 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct4.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct74.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around South Sioux City?

The median gross salary is 3,324 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in South Sioux City?

The unemployment rate is 5.02 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is South Sioux City?

Police recorded 2,833 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in South Sioux City?

The published population is 14,158 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in South Sioux City?

4,755 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is South Sioux City a good place to live?

South Sioux City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). South Sioux City, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/south-sioux-city/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014943 (SIOUX CITY AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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