Very AffordableSafer than AverageSO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS
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South Sioux City is a small city of 13,835 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $62,650
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Sioux City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Sioux City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Sioux City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.1
South Sioux City's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Sioux City costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Sioux City, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$963
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,650
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
South Sioux City's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.1 /100k
Property Crime
2652.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Sioux City is served primarily by SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Sioux City, NE
National Avg
School District
SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS
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Elementary Schools
5
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Sioux City sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 30.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.0 inches of snow per year.
South Sioux City's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Sioux City roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,200 and median rent is $963/month.
South Sioux City's violent crime rate is 181.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2652.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Sioux City are operated by SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Sioux City, NE has a population of 13,835, a median household income of $62,650, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
South Sioux City averages 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.3 inches
with about 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Sioux City, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68776.
The population of South Sioux City, Nebraska is 13,835 with a median age of 31.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Sioux City: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $151,200, median household income $62,650, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Sioux City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
