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Sibley, IA
City in Osceola County, Iowa.
Population
2,803
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,570
ZIP codes
0
Sibley and its ZIP codes
Sibley at a glance
- Sibley is about 27 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 129th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $55,070, 27% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,000 (41% below Iowa) and median rent is $774 a month.
Local data for Sibley, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sibley, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,070
Poverty rate
23.5%
Median home value
$122,000
Median rent
$774/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
14.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (875), Dutch Americans (414), Mexican Americans (327).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Osceola County. PPP loans are for Sibley.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
2,641 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,433
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.4M
FY 2026, $8,456 per person
How people get to work
Sibley, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sibley, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
553
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sibley, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sibley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshtonCity | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Little RockCity | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| Bigelow, MNCity | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| OcheyedanCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| MelvinCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| GeorgeCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| MatlockCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Rushmore, MNCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrisCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| SanbornCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Ellsworth, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SheldonCity | 16 mi | 4.8 |
| Round Lake, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Worthington, MNCity | 18 mi | 8 |
| Adrian, MNCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| BoydenCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sibley, IA in?
- Sibley is in Osceola County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sibley, IA?
- About 2,803 people live in Sibley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sibley?
- Nearby places include Ashton (6.9 mi), Little Rock (7.5 mi), Bigelow, MN (7.9 mi), Ocheyedan (10 mi), Melvin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023