City safety & data profile

Sioux CityIA

Sioux City, IA is a 83K-resident city in Woodbury County with a median household income of $68,906.

Woodbury County, Iowa. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sioux City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sioux City has a population larger than 90% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $173,600, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

83K
Population
Top 10%
By size
$68,906
Median income
$173,600
Median home
15.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Sioux City

Sioux City posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Sioux City area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Sioux City

Where Sioux City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$68,906 Bottom 35% higher than 35% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sioux City, IA beyond the headline numbers

Sioux City sits inside Woodbury County, Iowa, at roughly 42.50°N, -96.40°W. Population 82,821, $68,906 median household income. Median home value $173,600, median rent $976. Poverty rate 15.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sioux City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.7%, then high blood pressure at 34.2%. 2 hospitals in/around Sioux City, 2/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sioux City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
82,821
Sioux City
Median Income
$68,906
Near average
Median Home Value
$173,600
-24% vs avg
Median Age
34.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Woodbury County) - Sioux City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
106K+4%
Median Income
$73,658+61%
Median Home Value
$183,200+87%
Poverty Rate
14%-11%
Unemployment
4.1%-25%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sioux City, IA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$976/mo
Poverty Rate
15.3% +8% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.9%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 66.7%
African American 6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.2%
Short Sleep Duration
32.8%
Physical Inactivity
30.3%
Binge Drinking
19.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Current Smoking
17.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.3%
Diabetes
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.7%
Annual Checkup 76.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER
SIOUX CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sioux City, IA? ▼
Sioux City, IA has a population of 82,821 people, located in Woodbury County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Sioux City? ▼
The median household income in Sioux City, IA is $68,906 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
What is the median home value in Sioux City? ▼
The median home value in Sioux City, IA is $173,600. Median rent is $976/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sioux City? ▼
The top health indicators in Sioux City include Obesity (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (34.2%), Short Sleep Duration (32.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sioux City? ▼
Sioux City has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sioux City? ▼
The median age in Sioux City, IA is 34.9 years. 22.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sioux City, IA is located in Woodbury County, Iowa. With a population of 83K and a $68,906 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sioux City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Sioux City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sioux City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Woodbury County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.