Special Interest
Housing in Sioux County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Sioux County averages $908/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Iowa median of $972 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Sioux County FMR Area are $775 for a studio, $780 for 1‑bedroom, $1,023 for 2‑bedroom, $1,313 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,423 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $115 increase for a 2-bedroom in Sioux County shows a 13% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Sioux County was 2.0% in 2024, compared to Iowa at 3.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.
