Sibley, IA

Sibley, Iowa

Sibley, Iowa, in Osceola county, is 48 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 148 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,796 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sibley

In Sibley, about 60% of adults are married. In Sibley, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Sibley has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sibley had a median family income of $43,882. You won't find a lot of people in Sibley living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($300) in Sibley. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sibley Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Sibley is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sibley, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Sibley than other cities.

High Points

Sibley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Sibley, IA

Comparing Sibley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Sibley Almanac

Sibley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sibley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sibley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sibley Public Libraries

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Sibley Hospitals

OSCEOLA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
600 NINTH AVENUE NORTH
(712) 754-2574
Emergency Service: Yes

Sibley High Schools (2004)

SIBLEY-OCHEYEDAN HIGH SCHOOL
120 11TH AVE NE
712-754-3601
Serves 316 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Sibley Colleges

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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