Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City is a city of 86,101 people in Plymouth County, Iowa, founded in 1854.
Why visit Sioux City
Townapedia lists 86 museums and landmarks, 69 parks and trails, 180 places to eat, 28 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Movie Theatres, Briar Cliff University, Augustana Lutheran Church and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 9°F.
Weather in Sioux City
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About Sioux City
Sioux City is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 85,797 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 86,875 in 2024, making it the fourth-most populous city in Iowa. The county seat of Woodbury County, Sioux City is the primary city of the five-county Sioux City metropolitan area, which had 144,334 residents on the 2020 census. Sioux City and the surrounding areas of northwestern Iowa, northeastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota are sometimes referred to collectively as Siouxland.
From the Wikipedia article Sioux City, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Briar Cliff University
School · 2.9 mi
Franciscan university in Sioux City, Iowa.
Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in and South Sioux City, Nebraska
Museums and landmarks86
Augustana Lutheran Church
Monument and historic site · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Iowa, United States of America
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Monument and historic site · Greek Orthodox · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Greek Orthodox Church building in Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
900 6th Street, Sioux City
Morningside University
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
College in Sioux City, Iowa
Sergeant Floyd Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Monument on the Missouri River at Floyd's Bluff in Sioux City, Iowa, USA to honor Charles Floyd of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Sergent Floyd River Museum
Museum · 1.5 mi
1000 Chris Larsen Park
10:00-16:00; PH off
Warrior Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Woodbury County, Iowa
525 6th Street, Sioux City
Alhambra Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
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Arthur and Stella Sanford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Sioux City, Iowa, United States
Atchison A. Ashby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
United States historic place
Badgerow Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Building in Sioux City, United States of America
Ben and Harriet Schulein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Boston Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
74 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds69
Ravine Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Community park located in Lake Bluff, Illinois, USA
57 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes180
Koi Sushi & Steakhouse
Restaurant · Sushi, Japanese · 1.7 mi
1790 Hamilton Boulevard, Sioux City
Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00; Sa...
La Morena Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi
1215 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
Pete’s Thai on 5th
Restaurant · Thai · 0.8 mi
507 5th Street, Sioux City
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:05; Sa 11:00-21:05
Jerry's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
1417 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City
Mo-Th 11:00-13:00,16:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-13:00,16:00-23:30; Sa...
Marto Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.5 mi
930 4th Street, Sioux City
Mo 15:00-22:00; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-24:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Pizza Ranch
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.7 mi
3116 Floyd Boulevard
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Tav On The Ave
Bar and pub · 1.5 mi
914 Morningside Avenue, Sioux City
Mo-Fr 14:00-02:00, Sa,Su 11:00-02:00
Big Red Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
1301 Pierce Street, Sioux City
Mo-Su 09:00-22:00
Elilly Restaurant and Coffee House
Restaurant · Ethiopian · 1.1 mi
1529 Pierce Street
Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa,Su 10:00-22:00
168 more on the map.
History
Iowa is in the tallgrass prairie of the North American Great Plains, historically inhabited by speakers of Siouan languages.
The area of Sioux City was inhabited by Yankton Sioux when it was first reached by Spanish and French furtrappers in the 18th century. The first documented US citizens to record their travels through this area were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during the summer of 1804. Sergeant Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died here on August 20, 1804, the only death during the two and a half-year expedition.
Sioux City was laid out in the winter of 1854–1855. It became a major transportation hub to the western Plains, including Mormons heading to Salt Lake City and speculators heading to Wyoming goldfields.
In 1891, the Sioux City Elevated Railway was opened and became the third steam-powered elevated rapid transit system in the world, and later the first electric-powered elevated railway in the world after conversion in 1892. However, the system fell into bankruptcy and closed within a decade.
Russian Jewish immigrants founded Adath Yeshurun in 1896 and erected Sioux City's first Orthodox synagogue. Its members made several furnishings, including an elaborate 1899 wooden Torah ark carved by immigrant peddler Abraham Shulkin in an Eastern European style.
From the History section of Sioux City, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay28
Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux City South
Motel and hotel · 4.3 mi
2530 Singing Hills Boulevard, Sioux City
Super 8 by Wyndham Sioux City/Morningside Area
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
4307 Stone Avenue, Sioux City
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center - Sioux City
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
300 3rd Street
Churches and places of worship118
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
1421 Geneva Street, Sioux City
Calvary Lutheran Church
Place of worship · Lutheran · 3.7 mi
4400 Central Street, Sioux City
Central Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.1 mi
4001 Indian Hills Drive, Sioux City
First Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.0 mi
3939 Cheyenne Boulevard, Sioux City
Shopping43
Gas and EV charging33
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare19
Tri-State Physicians & Physical Therapy Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
3900 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City
Family Health Care of Siouxland – South Sioux Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.2 mi
3250 Plaza Drive, South Sioux City
Map of Sioux City
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 9°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 12°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 47°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 58°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 24°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 14°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sioux City Ang (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Plymouth County has had 9 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)
- 2014-07-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- South Sioux City 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Dakota Dunes 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Dakota City 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- North Sioux City 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Sergeant Bluff 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Hinton 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Lawton 10 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Bronson 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Jefferson 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Le Mars 23 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Woodbury County Courthouse setting from WNW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Aalfs Manufactoring Co in Sioux City, Iowa, Denise Krebs from Manama, Bahrain, CC BY 2.0
- Sioux City Convention Center A, WiinterU, CC0
- Sergeant Floyd Monument, sunset, Bkell, Public domain
- Augustana Church (Sioux City) from SW 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE HISTORIC DISTRICT, WOODBURY COUNTY, IA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Sioux City from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Warrior Hotel (Sioux City) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sergeant Floyd towboat 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sioux City Municipal Auditorium from E 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sioux City First Congregational from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Davidson Building (Sioux City) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Grandview Park Music Pavilion 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Motor Mart (Sioux City) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- St. Thomas Episcopal Sioux City from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Mary Elizabeth Day Nursery (Sioux City) from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sioux City Crittenton Center from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sanford house (Sioux City) from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Sioux City Masonic Temple from NW, Ammodramus, CC0
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