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South Sioux City, NE

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Population
14,158
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,102 ft
Median Home Value
$174,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,127/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,223
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About South Sioux City

Located right along the Nebraska banks of the Missouri River, South Sioux City offers a relaxed, close-knit feel with immediate access to everything across the water in Sioux City, Iowa. Home to around 14,000 residents, it serves as the Nebraska hub of the tri-state Siouxland area. The flat terrain makes neighborhoods easy to walk and bike, giving newcomers a quiet residential setting that sits just minutes from regional jobs, dining, and healthcare.

South Sioux City, Nebraska Veterans Bridge from DS 2

Everyday life here revolves around solid local amenities and plenty of outdoor recreation. The local public school district supports students from early childhood through high school, while spots like Scenic Park draw residents outdoors with walking trails, ballfields, boat ramps, and a popular riverside campground. With Interstate 129 running right through town, getting across the river into Iowa or heading up to South Dakota is quick and painless, making it a practical, comfortable home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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