The Town FilesSioux County, Iowa
36,212 people. The median home is worth $250,100 (typical Iowa town: $156,300) and the median household earns $86,098.
Towns in Sioux County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Center | 8,229 | $290,800 | $92,983 | 30.0 |
| Orange City | 6,267 | $264,000 | $82,122 | 29.8 |
| Rock Valley | 4,059 | $231,200 | $76,250 | 35.1 |
| Hawarden | 2,700 | $136,300 | $74,167 | 35.9 |
People and housing
| Sioux County | Typical Iowa town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,100 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $908 | $820 |
| Median household income | $86,098 | $69,254 |
| Median age | 33.8 | 40.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
22,957 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,762 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 958 storm events in Sioux County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sioux County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2019 | Flood | DR-4421: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 20, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4386: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 24, 2014 | Flood | DR-4184: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).