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South Sioux City, NE


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South Sioux City, Nebraska

Introduction to South Sioux City, Nebraska

South Sioux City, Nebraska, in Dakota county, is 2 miles S of Sioux City, Iowa and 87 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is included in the Sioux City metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 11,925 people lived in South Sioux City.

South Sioux City History

The community is in Dakota County. In 1804, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis passed through the area. Dakota County was named after the Dakota Sioux tribe and was formed in the year 1855.

South Sioux City and nearby Attractions

  • Sergeant Floyd Riverboat Museum
  • Trinity Heights
  • Mid America Air Museum
  • Stone State Park
  • Sioux City Public Museum
  • Adams Homestead and Nature Preserve

Things To Do In South Sioux City

The Dakota County Fair is held in Sioux City every August. Local churches include Saint Michael Catholic Church, Hope Lutheran Church and Evangelical Church. The area also has numerous parks such as Scenic Park, Cardinal Park, Klasey Park and Raymond Park, which offer various recreational facilities.

South Sioux City Transportation

Des Moines International is the closest major airport.

South Sioux City Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Wayne State College, the University of South Dakota, Creighton University and Western Iowa Tech Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophySouth Sioux City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 7%South Sioux City Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%South Sioux City Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%South Sioux City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of South Sioux City, NE

Comparing South Sioux City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men45
Well-Paid Single Women46
Senior Citizens31
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married52

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use410
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Housing Recently Built710
Affordability of Rents61
Affordability of Property Taxes52
People Living Alone52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime86

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