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South sioux city, NE

South sioux city, NE.

Population: 15,373 (Census ACS)

The median home value in South sioux city, NE is $237,075 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,778 after a median 21 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,075

Median home value

+5.2%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$237,075
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.8%
10-year appreciation
+91.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$237,075
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$257,778
Median list price
$232,500
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
-4.5%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
22
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$733/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,118/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,453/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,677/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/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
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH, SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
48.5°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.5°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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
239
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,824
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,981

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Martin Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, DUNES SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
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)
-174 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,980
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,416
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
32

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

How it compares

South sioux cityState medianUS median
Median home value$237,075$237,615$289,727
Median sale price$257,778$268,738$325,000
Median days on market21 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,980$2,000$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 South sioux city, NE?
$237,075.
What is the median sale price in South sioux city, NE?
$257,778.
How long do homes take to sell in South sioux city, NE?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in South sioux city, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,118/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South sioux city, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, iceStorm, tornado.
Is South sioux city, NE in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in South sioux city, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South sioux city, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South sioux city, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South sioux city, NE?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is South sioux city, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in South sioux city, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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