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Woodbury County, Iowa: crime rate, income and local data
Woodbury County averaged 4.9 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 85% higher than the Iowa rate (2.7). Median household income is $73,658 and the unemployment rate was 3.7% in August 2026. Population: about 106,247 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Woodbury County?
From 2021 through 2025, Woodbury County averaged 496 reported violent crimes a year, along with 2,764 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.9: 85% higher than the Iowa rate (2.7), and 34% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 27.5 per 1,000 residents, compared with 13.6 across Iowa. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (71%). CDC death records show about 4 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.6 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Woodbury County | Per 1,000 | Iowa per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 496 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 4 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 76 | 0.76 | 0.42 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 66 | 0.66 | 0.20 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 350 | 3.5 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 2,764 | 27.5 | 13.6 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 404 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,092 | 20.8 | 9.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 268 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 2.6 |
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. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (2 agencies; 95% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Woodbury County?
Half of households in Woodbury County make more than $73,658 and half make less; across Iowa the midpoint is $75,059. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,200 by its owners; renters pay a median $981. 12.6% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,085 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Woodbury County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,247 | 3,210,507 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $73,658 | $75,059 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,200 | $208,000 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $981 | $972 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6% | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 31.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.2% | 71.7% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% | 88.9% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.3% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Woodbury County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Woodbury County as “Relatively Moderate”. 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.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Woodbury County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mid-America Tanning Co.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 11 high-hazard dams in Woodbury County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 10 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Bacon Creek Watershed Site A-3 (69 ft) and Smokey Hollow Subwatershed Site 4 (64 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
24 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 4,015,930 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Woodbury County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 2, Winter Storm 1, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 17 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 11 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County had 35 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (5 active that day). Where crews are working: US-20, IA-12 and US-75. 4 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County has 38 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 9 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 22 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Stone State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Woodbury County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Woodbury County: Winnebago Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Woodbury County
Gun shops
8 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Woodbury County (7 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 14 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
8 liquor stores are on the map in Woodbury County: Callahan's Liquor Store (South Sioux City), Charlie's Wine & Spirits (Sioux City), Liquor Express (South Sioux City), Los Amigos Cabana (South Sioux City), Miller Liquor Store (North 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 in Woodbury County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
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 Woodbury County?
Woodbury County averaged 496 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.9 per 1,000 residents, 85% higher than the Iowa rate (2.7). The property-crime rate was 27.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Woodbury County?
$73,658 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $75,059 for Iowa and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodbury County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 2,085 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Woodbury County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Woodbury County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Woodbury County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Woodbury County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Mid-America Tanning Co..
Is there road construction in Woodbury County right now?
Woodbury County had 35 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (5 active that day). Where crews are working: US-20, IA-12 and US-75. 4 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Woodbury County?
9 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Woodbury County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee County | 11,600 | 0.98 | $71,269 |
| Crawford County | 16,277 | 1.3 | $67,027 |
| Dakota County, NE | 21,354 | 2.4 | $70,329 |
| Ida County | 6,911 | 1.1 | $63,073 |
| Monona County | 8,557 | 1.4 | $68,377 |
| Plymouth County | 25,747 | 1.1 | $83,251 |
| Thurston County, NE | 6,627 | 0.52 | $69,177 |
| Union County, SD | 17,081 | 1.2 | $89,636 |
Cities in Woodbury County with their own page: Sioux City.
More: Iowa statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- 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). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- 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). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- 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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