City profile
South Sioux City, NE
Dakota County · Population 13,907
South Sioux City is a town in Dakota County, NE with about 13,907 residents and a typical home value near $175,000. It is 87 miles from Omaha, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$174,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,173
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 36/100
Top hazards: Hail, Wildfire, Tornado
Nearest major airport
84 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
13,907
Black population
13.3%
County
Dakota County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 13,907 residents
- Typical home value about $175,000
- 87 miles from Omaha, NE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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