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South Sioux City, Nebraska

city · Dakota County

At a glance

13,907
Population
$174,700
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$237,531
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,127/mo
Median rent
16% below U.S. median
$68,223
Median household income
13% below U.S. median
12.2 min
Average commute
88.3%
Homes with broadband
68.63%
Locations with fiber available
5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services7% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost56% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates74.7%
College graduates15.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city South Sioux City
The South Sioux City Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism is dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity to local businesses and advancing the commercial, industrial, agricultural, civic, educational, and general interests of the South Sioux City trade area. Its mission is to increase business, quality of life, and employment in the greater Siouxland Area.
region Northeast Nebraska Economic Dev District
NENEDD is a regional economic development district based in Norfolk, Nebraska, assisting communities and individuals with economic development, housing, and business loan opportunities, and offering membership to eligible communities within its footprint.
state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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