Sioux Rapids, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
831 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,307 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$529 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Buena Vista County
4
Storm Lake Urban Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Buena Vista County
4
Storm Lake Urban Area
4
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 18
Feb 1 6 23
Mar 2 5 35
Apr 3 2 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 4 35
Dec 1 9 21

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 38% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 3, IA State House District 6, IA
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Schools

Sioux Central Middle School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Sioux Central Elementary School
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Sioux Central High
1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Buena Vista University
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Iowa Lakes Community College
39 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Spencer Municipal Hospital
18 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Joe Foss Field
93 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Eppley Airfield
116 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Des Moines International Airport
121 miles, S • 2.3 star
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