Sioux County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Sioux County, located in northwestern Nebraska, is a quiet, rural region celebrated for its vast plains and fossil-rich landscapes. With a population just over a thousand, the area features friendly small-town hospitality, historical sites, and scenic outdoor attractions. Visitors can expect a relaxed pace and strong ties to agricultural heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
1,135
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.08°, -96.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,675
Local Cost
$1,060
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-6.0°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-36.3°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
747 mm
Internet Speed
162 Mbps
Upload
170 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
3
Parks
4
Transport
52
Walk Score
52
Footways
103.0
Airport
LRJ
Distance
34 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.