Cost of Living in Sioux Center, IA
Population 8,335 · Iowa · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Sioux Center sits on the smaller end of the Iowa city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 1.2% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 45 miles southeast of Sioux Falls, Sioux Center falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Sioux Falls' $271,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Sioux Center
The median home value in Sioux Center is $275,900 — 10% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $884/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,555/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Iowa's top state income tax rate is 5.7% and the combined sales tax is 6.9%. The climate averages highs of 58.0°F and lows of 36.6°F, with about 45.3" of annual snowfall. Overall, Sioux Center has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.
Sioux Center has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 27 | 32 | 45 | 59 | 71 | 81 | 85 | 83 | 76 | 61 | 45 | 32 |
| Low °F | 9 | 13 | 24 | 36 | 48 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 52 | 38 | 25 | 13 |
| Precip" | 0.60 | 0.83 | 1.60 | 3.00 | 3.86 | 4.23 | 3.25 | 3.34 | 2.73 | 2.36 | 1.22 | 0.83 |
| Snow" | 8.0 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 5.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 8.7 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Sioux Center, IA?
Sioux Center has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.
What is average rent in Sioux Center, IA?
The median gross rent in Sioux Center is $884 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Sioux Center?
The median home value in Sioux Center is $275,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Sioux Center?
The median household income in Sioux Center is $87,555 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Sioux Center, IA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sioux Center is 6.9%. The Iowa state income tax top rate is 5.7%.
Is Sioux Center, IA affordable?
Yes, Sioux Center is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Sioux Center?
Sioux Center has average high temperatures of 58.0°F and average lows of 36.6°F. Annual precipitation is 27.9". Average annual snowfall is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Sioux Center at a Glance
- Population
- 8,335
- Median Income
- $87,555
- Home Value
- $275,900
- Median Rent
- $884/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 58.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 6.9%
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