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Living in South Sioux City

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.

Last checked 2026-09-2329 sources

Population14,158people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,032EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent990.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.02%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,833offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 79% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.6µg/m³31 Dec 2024Nearest stationOfficial source · EPA AQS annual monitor concentrations, 2024

More recorded crime than 80% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 67% of American cities that publish it.

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.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
South Sioux City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,127/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent47.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)3.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,811 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,252 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent990.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes271 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is South Sioux City a good place to live?

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Remote worker48%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 39–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 39–59%
Family53%strong on family, weak on cost · range 44–62%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

33.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,755 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 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income68,223 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband68.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,032 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,475 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate5.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in South Sioux City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,475 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,402of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,252
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,402
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in South Sioux City Salary needed to live in South Sioux City

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
Residents with high school education or higher74.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents7 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

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 highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
South Sioux City2,833
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,833 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents234.9 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes23 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time12.18 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportSUX3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

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, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in South Sioux City is 7.6 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.6 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual monitor concentrations, 20249Official · nearest-station reading
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)16Official · 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)16Official · 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 NCEI23Official
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)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading81.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.68 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation698.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.48 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.2 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-5.98 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cedar Rapids ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 4,755 is not 16.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)6Official
Foreign residents4,755 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density813.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,158 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics13,881 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value174,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate73.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad34.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents17.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents16.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance8.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over6,693 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans74.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on South Sioux City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a South Sioux City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 684 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,032 South Sioux City+59%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,158 South Sioux City+253%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,833 South Sioux City−74%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 16.5% South Sioux City−63%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.0% South Sioux City−25%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,475 South Sioux City+16%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 9.0 km South Sioux Citysame level
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Cities near South Sioux City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with South Sioux City, nearest in population first.

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

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Is South Sioux City part of Sioux City?

South Sioux City is in the published commuting zone of Sioux City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Sioux City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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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 3,475 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.

Is the air quality good in South Sioux City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.6 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual monitor concentrations, 2024.

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 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.

Is South Sioux City part of Sioux City?

South Sioux City is in the published commuting zone of Sioux City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near South Sioux City?

Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff are near South Sioux City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual monitor concentrations, 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-09-23
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. 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
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  14. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  15. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  16. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  18. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  19. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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