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Sioux city, IA

Aggregated across 7 ZIP codes in Sioux city.

Population: 89,696 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sioux city, IA is $197,779 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $240,850 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,113/month. 22 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hail, icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$197,779

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$197,779
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.6%
5-year appreciation
+23.1%
10-year appreciation
+82.6%
All-time peak (2024-09)
$200,460
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$240,850
Median list price
$192,195
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+23.7%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
257
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,113/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
22
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Schools include
V.I.B.E. Academy (Virtual Institute for Brighter Education), Hunt Elementary School, West High School, West Middle School, Liberty Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Highway 3 PCE (20.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.6°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.6°F
Annual precipitation
31.6 in
Annual snowfall
38.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
71
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
418
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,892
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,955

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
82
Nearest airport
Graham Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
313
Hospitals include
MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
7
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-357 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Housing built before 1970
64.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,523
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
64.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,932
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
76

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sioux cityState medianUS median
Median home value$197,779$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$240,850$220,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,113/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,523$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sioux city, IA?
$197,779.
What is the median sale price in Sioux city, IA?
$240,850.
How long do homes take to sell in Sioux city, IA?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Sioux city, IA?
Typical rent: $1,113/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sioux city, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Sioux city, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sioux city, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sioux city, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sioux city, IA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sioux city, IA?
22 schools (13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sioux city, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 13.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sioux city, IA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sioux city, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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