City profile
Sioux City, IA
Woodbury County · Population 86,101
Sioux City is a city in Woodbury County, IA with about 86,101 residents and a typical home value near $174,000. It is 75 miles from Sioux Falls, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
20°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
210
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$173,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,150
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
78
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Drought
Nearest major airport
86 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
86,101
Black population
6.0%
County
Woodbury County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 86,101 residents
- Typical home value about $174,000
- 75 miles from Sioux Falls, SD
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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