Sioux Center, IA

Sioux Center, Iowa

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

The People and Families of Sioux Center

In Sioux Center, about 53% of adults are married. Sioux Center, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sioux Center had a median family income of $51,039. Sioux Center is one of the richer cities in Iowa. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Sioux Center political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $400. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Sioux Center Housing

Of the housing in Sioux Center, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Sioux Center than most places in Iowa.

Commuting

In Sioux Center, 74% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Sioux Center features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

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

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age 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
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

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

Sioux Center Almanac

Sioux Center Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sioux Center Public Libraries

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Sioux Center Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sioux Center residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sioux Center, 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

Sioux Center Hospitals

SIOUX CENTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
605 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE
(712) 722-1271
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Sioux Center

Sioux Center High Schools (2004)

SIOUX CENTER HIGH SCHOOL
550 9TH ST NE
712-722-2981
Serves 309 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Sioux Center Colleges

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Dordt College

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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