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Sioux Center, Iowa

Introduction to Sioux Center, Iowa

Sioux Center, Iowa is located 41 miles N of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and is 126 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Sioux county. The population of the city is 6,002.

Sioux Center History

The area now known as Sioux Center was originally inhabited by the Native Americans. In fact, it was also named after the Sioux Indian tribe. The area was first settled by the whites in the 1800s. The city is located in Sioux County, which was established on January 15, 1851.

Sioux Center and nearby Attractions

  • Centre Mall
  • Sioux County Historical Center
  • Newton Hills State Park
  • Sheldon Prarie Museum
  • Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
  • Milwaukee Railroad Roundhouse Historic Site

Things To Do In Sioux Center

Sioux Center has many parks including the Crown Pointe Vernon Park, Regency Park, and Central Park. The Open Space Park offers 2 lighted sand volleyball courts, a lighted baseball field, a lighted football field, and softball field. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Centre Mall. One can also enjoy camping at the Sandy Hollow Campground. The city also includes a bike trail to enjoy. Sioux Center also hosts Summer Celebration every year in the month of June, which features a celebration including cruise night and a car show.

Sioux Center Transportation

Flights can be availed from Sioux Gateway Airport/ Col. Bud Day Field.

Sioux Center Higher Education

Dordt College is located in the city. Western Iowa Tech Community College, Buena Vista University, and University of South Dakota also offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySioux Center Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySioux Center Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 8%Sioux Center College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Sioux Center Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Sioux Center Affordability of Rents
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Sioux Center Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sioux Center, IA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population65
Senior Citizens63
Well-Paid Single Women68
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity410
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
People Living Alone42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

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