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Sioux City, Iowa by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Sioux City was 4.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, about 2.1 times the statewide rate (2.3). Its median household earns $68,906 and the median home value is $173,600. Population: about 86,101 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Sioux City?
Sioux City police recorded 429 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.9 for every 1,000 residents. It stands at about 2.1 times the Iowa rate (2.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. The department recorded 1 murder. Property crime came to 2,442 offenses (28.0 per 1,000; Iowa: 11.7). Violent crimes fell 11% between 2021 and 2025 (481 to 429).
| Offense (2025) | Sioux City count | Per 1,000 | Iowa per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 429 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 47 | 0.54 | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 52 | 0.60 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 329 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,442 | 28.0 | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 345 | 4.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,874 | 21.5 | 8.8 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 223 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Sioux City changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 481 | 2,527 | 3 |
| 2022 | 452 | 2,553 | 1 |
| 2023 | 493 | 3,047 | 7 |
| 2024 | 474 | 2,851 | 3 |
| 2025 | 429 | 2,442 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Sioux City Police Department's own reports.
How does Sioux City compare with Iowa?
Households in Sioux City have a median income of $68,906 (Iowa: $75,059). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $173,600, and half of renters pay more than $976 a month. About 86,101 people live on 59 square miles of land, roughly 1,456 per square mile. The city lies in Woodbury County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Sioux City | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,101 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $68,906 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,600 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $976 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 31.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.3% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.9 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Sioux City?
Sioux City has 5 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 5 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-3 (69 ft) and Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-2-4 (51 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Woodbury County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Sioux City?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 21 highway work zones in Sioux City city limits (3 active that day). Roads listed: IA-12, US-75 and US-20. 1 is on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Sioux City?
Federal school lists place 21 public and 8 private schools within Sioux City. 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Ponca State Park, Stone State Park and Stone State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Sioux City
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Sioux City city limits (7 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: American Brothers In Arms LLC (Sioux City), Bomgaars (Sioux City), Ezpawn (Sioux City), Fleet Farm (Sioux City), Pawn Shop (Sioux City), Scheels All Sports INC (Sioux City) and Walmart #1361 (Sioux City).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Sioux City city limits: Charlie's Wine & Spirits (Sioux City), Pearl's Wine & Booze, Siouxland Beverage and Uncorked. Iowa has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Sioux City city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Sioux City?
In 2025, Sioux City had 4.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (429 reported), about 2.1 times the Iowa rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 28.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Sioux City?
$68,906 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $75,059 for Iowa.
How much do homes cost in Sioux City?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $173,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $208,000 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Sioux City?
Woodbury County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Sioux Falls, SD (74 mi) · Omaha, NE (87 mi) · Council Bluffs, IA (91 mi) · Bellevue, NE (96 mi) · Lincoln, NE (117 mi) · Ames, IA (145 mi)
More: Iowa statewide numbers · county page: Woodbury County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Sioux City city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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