Sioux City, IA

Sioux City, Iowa

Introduction to Sioux City, Iowa

Sioux City is situated in Northwest Iowa in Woodbury County. It's located along the Missouri River. Portions of the city are situated among the distinctive Loess Hills formations. Sioux City offers a wide array of entertainment and activities.

History

Spanish and French fur trappers arrived during the 18th century. Sioux City was established in 1854. In 1856 the first steamboat made its way to the town, bringing ready-framed houses and supplies. The arrival of the railroad in 1868 attracted several small factories to Sioux City. The construction of a large meat packing facility led to a thriving livestock industry.

Sioux City evolved from a small settlement into a flourishing urban area. In 1892 a devastating flood was caused by the Floyd River. More than three thousand people became homeless. During Word War II the United States Army established the prominent Sioux City Army Air Base.

Attractions

• The Sergeant Floyd Monument was created in tribute to the sergeant who died during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
• War Eagle Park features a notable sculpture of the Yankton Sioux Indian Chief Wambdi Okicize. The park overlooks the convergence of the Big Sioux and Missouri rivers.
• Riverside Park includes the Sioux City Boat Club and the Sioux City Community Theater.
• Sergeant Floyd Riverboat Museum.
• Southern Hills Mall is popular with shoppers.
• Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center.
• Sioux City Public Museum showcases Indian, pioneer, Sioux City history as well as natural history exhibits.
• The Sioux City Arts Center.
• South Bottoms Memorial.
• Woodbury County Courthouse.
• Historic Fourth Street features antique and unique shops, pubs and numerous restaurants.
• Pierce Mansion.
• Prospect Hill.
• Mid-America Air Museum.
• Lakeport Commons is a popular shopping area.

Entertainment

• Tyson Events Center/Gateway Arena features sporting events, concerts and a variety of events.
• Orpheum Theatre offers well known performers and Broadway shows.
• Art Splash is a very popular event.
• Lamb Productions Theatre.
• Sioux City Symphony Orchestra.
• Sioux City Community Theatre.
• Shakespeare in the Park.
• Sioux City Musketeers Hockey team plays in the United States Hockey League.
• Sioux City Bandits football team plays in the National Indoor Football League.
• Municipal Banshell in Grandview Park, during the summer provides residents and visitors entertaining municipal band concerts.
• Atokad Horse Racing.
• Argosy Casino.
• River-Cade Festival.

Activities

Stone State Park is popular for picnicking, hiking and mountain biking. Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center is located in Stone State Park and features a notable butterfly garden, wild turkeys as well as white-tail deer. The Sioux City area is known for its opportunities for hunting pheasant, wild turkey, deer, quail, duck and geese.

The nearby lakes and rivers are popular fishing locations for catfish, largemouth bass, carp, walleye, bluegill, bullheads and northern pike. The large rose garden located near the Municipal Bandshell in Grandview Park is popular for a variety of events. Bacon Creek Park provides opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

Chris Larsen Park, also known as the Riverfront, serves as the launching center for the riverboat casino. The city is home to a large number of golf courses and extensive recreational trails. Ice skating is popular at the IBP Ice Center. Residents enjoy activities at the numerous parks including Indian Hills, Cecilia, Chuataugua and Willie Joe parks.

Higher Education

Morningside College, St. Luke's College, Briar Cliff University and Western Iowa Tech Community College are located in Sioux City.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Sioux City, IA

Comparing Sioux City 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

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

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sioux City Almanac

Sioux City Climate

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Sioux City Public Libraries

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Sioux City Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

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Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sioux City, 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 City Hospitals

ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2720 STONE PARK BOULEVARD
(712) 279-3500
Emergency Service: Yes

MERCY MEDICAL CENTER-SIOUX CITY
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
801 5TH ST BOX #316B
(712) 279-2010
Emergency Service: Yes

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Sioux City High Schools (2004)

NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
4200 CHEYENNE
712-239-7000
Serves 1,421 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

WEST HIGH SCHOOL
2001 CASSELMAN
712-279-6772
Serves 1,336 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

EAST HIGH SCHOOL
5011 MAYHEW AVE
712-274-4002
Serves 1,314 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

CENTRAL CAMPUS INDIV LEARNING CENTER
1121 JACKSON ST
712-279-6736
A Non-traditional School
Serves 357 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

Sioux City Colleges

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Briar Cliff University

Iowa School of Beauty

Morningside College

St Luke's College

Western Iowa Tech Community College

(List of All Iowa Colleges)

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