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South Sioux City, NE

South Sioux City, NE.

Population: 15,373 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in South Sioux City, NE is $234,117 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $253,500 after a median 13 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,117

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$234,117
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+34.2%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$234,117
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$253,500
Median list price
$239,950
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-14.8%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$831/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$965/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,194/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,618/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.7 : 1
Schools include
CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH, SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone B
NFIP flood claims on record
65
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.5°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
37.5°F
Annual precipitation
32.3 in
Annual snowfall
38.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
239
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,824
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,981

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Martin Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
ST LUKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE SIOUXLAND MEDICAL CENTER, HAWARDEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-174 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,980
Households with broadband internet
66.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,744
Average weekly wage
$1,135
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

South Sioux CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$234,117$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$253,500$268,738$325,000
Median days on market13 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,980$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in South Sioux City, NE?
$234,117.
What is the median sale price in South Sioux City, NE?
$253,500.
How long do homes take to sell in South Sioux City, NE?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in South Sioux City, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,194/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in South Sioux City, NE?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, tornado.
Is South Sioux City, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within South Sioux City, NE. 65 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in South Sioux City, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in South Sioux City, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near South Sioux City, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve South Sioux City, NE?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is South Sioux City, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in South Sioux City, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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