Living in Sioux City
Sioux City is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 82,821 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 4%, #472 of 12,111), low-income households (top 13%, #1,210 of 9,771), remote workers (top 44%, #3,156 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Sioux City
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Missouri runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:56; in late June it sets around 4:06.
How Sioux City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 35 | #9,453 of 11,898 | #102 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 55 | #1,210 of 9,771 | #51 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 46 | #3,764 of 8,006 | #53 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,995 of 6,237 | #37 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 52 | #7,798 of 9,474 | #59 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 52 | #6,597 of 9,474 | #51 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #6,911 of 10,762 | #85 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 59 | #3,156 of 7,271 | #43 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,622 of 8,006 | #48 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #472 of 12,111 | #47 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 51 | #4,356 of 7,271 | #24 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #5,638 of 9,474 | #58 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #11,359 of 18,063 | #328 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 5 | #14,774 of 16,523 | #270 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,413 of 18,063 | #324 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 56 | #6,349 of 16,523 | #55 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 58 | #5,052 of 21,167 | #23 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,711 of 12,111 | #144 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 39 | #7,546 of 12,111 | #69 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Sioux City 3 km
- Le Mars 38 km
- Vermillion 53 km
- Wayne (Nebraska) 59 km
- Orange City (Iowa) 63 km
- Sioux Center 67 km
- Cherokee (Iowa) 75 km
- Sheldon (Iowa) 88 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.