ZIP Code 68776

South Sioux City is a city in Dakota County, Nebraska, United States. It is located immediately across the Missouri River from Sioux City, Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 13,353, making it the 14th largest city in Nebraska.Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the South Sioux City area in 1804. European settlement on the Nebraska side of the river began as early as 1854. Pacific City, incorporated in 1858, was a short-lived settlement. A special election in 1893 approved the merger of Covington and Stanton into the city of South Sioux city. The city is located at 42°2816N 96°2453W (42.471095, -96.414732).According to the U.S. Census Bureau, theCity has a total area of 5.96 square miles (15.44 km²), of which 5.71 square miles. (14.79 km²) is land and 0.25 square miles of water. The difference in elevation across most of the city is less than 20 feet, generally ranging between 1,085 and 1,105 feet above sea level. Of the 11,925 people, 48.6% are male and 51.4% are female. The median age in the city was 30.5 years. The racial makeup of theCity was 62.7% White, 4.7%. African American, 3.0% Native American, 2.9% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 23.8% from other races, and 2.8%. from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 45.3%.

History

South Sioux City is the primary city name, but also S Sioux City are acceptable city names or spellings. The official name is South Sioux City. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark passed through the South Sioux City area in 1804. European settlement on the Nebraska side of the river began as early as 1854. Pacific City, incorporated in 1858, was a short-lived settlement. Another town, Stanton, was founded in 1856.South Sioux City was incorporated in1887. A special election in 1893 approved the merger of Covington and Stanton into the city of South Sioux city. The city is located on the banks of the South Dakota-Nebraska border. The South Sioux River runs through the center of the city. It was named after South Sioux, a Native American tribe that lived in the area. The town's name is derived from the Sioux River, which was once known as the "Sioux River" or the "South Sioux River" It is the only city in the state to have been named after a single person, South Sioux. It is also the only town in the U.S. to be named for a person who was born in the United States. The name South Sioux was first used in the early 19th century by a white settler. It has been used as a tourist destination since the mid-20th century, when it was named for South Sioux County, which is located in the south of the state. The current name was adopted in 1887 by a group of white settlers who moved to the area from South Dakota. The first white residents arrived in 1854, and the first white settlers arrived in the late 1800s.

Geography

South Sioux City is located at 42°2816N 96°2453W (42.471095, -96.414732). The city has a total area of 5.96 square miles (15.44 km²) of which 5.71 square miles is land and 0.25 square miles are water. The difference in elevation across most of the city is less than 20 feet. The city is located in the heart of the Dakotas, a state that has a population of 1.2 million. The state's largest city, Sioux City, is located to the east. The largest city in the state is Sioux Falls, where the population is 1.3 million. South Sioux City has a small percentage of the state's population of 2.4 million, making it one of the smallest U.S. cities in terms of population. It is located on the banks of the Black Sioux River, which flows into the Missouri River. The South Sioux River runs through the city, and the city's name comes from a Native American word for "black" or "swamp" The city's elevation is between 1,085 and 1,105 feet above sea level, and is relatively flat compared to its hilly neighbor, Sioux Falls. It was founded in 1883. The U.N. World Heritage Site is located near the city. The American Museum of Natural History has a museum dedicated to the Native American people, which was established in 1881.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 13,353 people, 4,512 households, and 3,139 families living in the city. Of the 11,925 people, 48.6% are male and 51.4% are female. The average household size was 2.93 and the average family size was 3.51. The per capita income for the city was $16,165. About 10.1% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including those under 18 and 8.3% of those 65 or over. The median income for a household in theCity was $36,493, and the median income. for a family was $42,712. The city's median age was 30.5 years, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.1%. and 10.4%. of the city's population was 65 years of age or older. It is located on the U.S.-Mexico border. It was the site of a World War II-era naval base. It has been the scene of several U.N. peacekeeping operations, including the Battle of the Bulge in World War I. It also was the location of the first American Civil War battle, which took place in 1854. It's located on a U. S. Navy base. The U..S. Navy has a base in the area. It had a base at the Unexpected Bay, where it is located. The base has been used as a base since the 1950s, when it was part of the United States.

Arts and culture

Horse racing was held for 58 years at Atokad Downs. The Annual Art Show is held in April and features artists from across the United States. The annual art show is one of the largest art shows in the U.S. and features works by artists from all over the world. It is held every year on the last day of April. The event is open to the public and is free to attend. It was the first horse race to be held at the track in 58 years. The track is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The racecourse was built in the 1930s and is located in the heart of the town of Atokad. It has been home to horse racing since the early 1950s. The horse racing was first held there in the 1950s and has been there ever since. It also has its own museum, which opened in the 1970s in the grounds of the race track. The museum is open every year and features work from artists from around the world, as well as photographs of the racing history of the track and the surrounding area.

Infrastructure

Interstate 129 is a short eastwest spur beginning at Interstate 29 in Sioux City. Interstate 129 overlaps U.S. routes 20 and 75. In 1989, a large strip mall anchored by Wal-Mart and Hy-Vee opened along the bypass and effectively shifted the city's primary retail district to the western edge of the city. Local bus service to South Sioux City is provided by the Sioux City Transit System. The nearest commercial airport is Sioux Gateway Airport/Colonel Bud Day Field. A smaller general-aviation airport, Martin Field (7K8), is located just west of South Sioux city along U.S. Route 20. The city is located on the banks of the Missouri River, near the town of Sioux City, South Dakota, and near the state capital of Sioux Falls, Iowa. The state's largest city, Sioux City has a population of around 100,000 people, and is home to the University of South Dakota and the Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge, which connects the city to the rest of the state. It is also the site of the National Guard's Siouxland Air Force Base, which is located near the southern tip of the town. The town's largest employer is the South Dakota State University, which has a campus on the outskirts of the downtown area. It was founded in 1883. The Sioux City Police Department was established in 1887 and is the state's oldest police station. It has been the location of the South Sioux County Sheriff's Office since 1894.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska = 89. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 40. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 97. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in South Sioux City = 3.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 35,417 individuals with a median age of 32.5 age the population dropped by -0.80% in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,229.40 residents per square mile of area (860.74/km²). There are average 2.76 people per household in the 4,206 households with an average household income of $41,775 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.30% of the available work force and has dropped -3.95% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 26.80%. The number of physicians in South Sioux City per 100,000 population = 14.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in South Sioux City = 27.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 21.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 70. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 209. 86 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 8.2 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 39, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in South Sioux City, Dakota County, Nebraska which are owned by the occupant = 54.37%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 36 years with median home cost = $84,640 and home appreciation of -0.67%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $16.90 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,868 per student. There are 13.9 students for each teacher in the school, 364 students for each Librarian and 419 students for each Counselor. 4.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 7.95% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 4.78% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).