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Sioux Rapids, IA
City in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
Population
722
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
881
ZIP codes
0
Sioux Rapids and its ZIP codes
Sioux Rapids at a glance
- Sioux Rapids is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,000 a year, 20% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,700 (57% below Iowa) and median rent is $637 a month.
Local data for Sioux Rapids, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sioux Rapids, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,000
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$88,700
Median rent
$637/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (195), Swedish Americans (112), Mexican Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buena Vista County. PPP loans are for Sioux Rapids.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,480
10,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$126M
FY 2026, $6,042 per person
How people get to work
Sioux Rapids, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sioux Rapids, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
32.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sioux Rapids, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Sioux Rapids
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RembrandtCity | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Linn GroveCity | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WebbCity | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| MarathonCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| GreenvilleCity | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| RossieCity | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| PetersonCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Gillett GroveCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| TruesdaleCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Albert CityCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyalCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LaurensCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| AltaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Storm LakeCity | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| DickensCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| SpencerCity | 18 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sioux Rapids, IA in?
- Sioux Rapids is in Buena Vista County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Sioux Rapids, IA?
- About 722 people live in Sioux Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sioux Rapids?
- Nearby places include Rembrandt (4.3 mi), Linn Grove (4.7 mi), Webb (8.1 mi), Marathon (8.7 mi), Greenville (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023