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Sioux Center, Iowa

Sioux Center is a city of 8,454 people in Sioux County, Iowa.

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Population8,454 +12.2% since 2019
CountySioux County
Elevation1,463 ft 446 m
Land area6.7 sq mi
ZIP code51250
Nearest airportLe Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) 21 mi

Why visit Sioux Center

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 13 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Cinema 5 and The Ridge.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 9°F, and about 35 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Sioux Center

Sioux Center is a city in Sioux County, Iowa. The population was 8,229 at the time of the 2020 census. Sioux Center is notable for its Dutch heritage, agribusiness, and as the location of Dordt University.

From the Wikipedia article Sioux Center, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

Cinema 5

Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi

251 North Main Avenue, Sioux Center

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BJ Haan Auditorium

Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi

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TePaske Theatre

Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi

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Museums and landmarks1

Sioux Center Area Veterans Memorial

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds13

The Ridge

Golf course · 1.8 mi

2595 Ridge Road, Sioux Center

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DeWit Gymnasium

Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi

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Greenhouse

Park · 0.4 mi

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Soccer Complex

Sports field and stadium · 0.6 mi

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Central Park

Park · 0.5 mi

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Children's Park

Park · 0.4 mi

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Heritage Village

Park · 0.5 mi

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Regency Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Sunrise Trail Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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Swimming Pool

Sports field and stadium · 0.7 mi

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Track / Football

Sports field and stadium · 0.9 mi

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Vernon Park

Park · 1.2 mi

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1 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes22

Fruited Plain

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Pizza, Tea

Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00

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Sioux County Livestock Company

Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi

1386 South Main Avenue

Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 08:00-22:00

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New Grounds Coffee Co

Cafe · Coffee Shop

85 West 1st Street, Sioux Center

Tu-We, Fr 07:00-17:00; Mo, Th 07:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-15:00

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Pizza Hut

Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi

1989 South Main, Sioux Center

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Sidebar

Bar and pub

172 North Main Avenue, Sioux Center

We-Th 16:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-02:00

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Pizza Ranch

Restaurant · Pizza

Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00

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4 Brothers

Bar and pub · 1.9 mi

Bar and Grill

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Bamboo Garden Cafe

Restaurant · Chinese

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Godfather's Pizza Express

Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi

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Mi Lupita

Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi

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Season Buffet

Restaurant · Asian · 1.4 mi

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Sushi To You

Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi

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10 more on the map.

Where to stay2

Churches and places of worship14

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Shopping11

Gas and EV charging6

Schools, colleges and libraries11

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Healthcare2

Map of Sioux Center

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 0.7 in of rainFebruary: 0.9 in of rainMarch: 1.7 in of rainApril: 3.0 in of rainMay: 4.2 in of rainJune: 4.5 in of rainJuly: 3.5 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 3.2 in of rainOctober: 2.5 in of rainNovember: 1.4 in of rainDecember: 1.0 in of rainJanuary: 27°FFebruary: 33°FMarch: 46°FApril: 61°FMay: 73°FJune: 82°FJuly: 85°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 46°FDecember: 32°FJanuary: 9°FFebruary: 14°FMarch: 25°FApril: 36°FMay: 48°FJune: 59°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 60°FSeptember: 51°FOctober: 39°FNovember: 25°FDecember: 14°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan27°F9°F0.7 in6.8 in
Feb33°F14°F0.9 in7.7 in
Mar46°F25°F1.7 in5.6 in
Apr61°F36°F3.0 in3.1 in
May73°F48°F4.2 in0.1 in
Jun82°F59°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jul85°F62°F3.5 in0.0 in
Aug82°F60°F3.4 in0.0 in
Sep77°F51°F3.2 in0.0 in
Oct64°F39°F2.5 in0.9 in
Nov46°F25°F1.4 in3.9 in
Dec32°F14°F1.0 in6.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sioux Ctr 2 Se (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$92,983median household income
$290,800median home value
30.0median age
41.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%of homes are owner-occupied
11.7 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1826%18 to 3432%35 to 6430%65 and over13%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Sioux County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2018-08-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2014-07-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.

  • Orange City 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
  • Alton 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
  • Rock Valley 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
  • Hawarden 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
  • Sheldon 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
  • Le Mars 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
  • Rock Rapids 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
  • Akron 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
  • Primghar 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
  • Sibley 31 mi northeast, about 50 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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