Demographics & Economic Stats

The tri-state region of Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota has much to offer – abundant career opportunities, affordable cost of living, quality education, safe communities, and a wide variety of amenities and recreational opportunities. The Siouxland region is energized with progress.
Cost of Living Comparison
The following compares a salary of $50,000 in Sioux City with the equivalent salary required in other cities to have a comparable standard of living.

Sioux City MSA Labor Force Data |
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April 2022 | April 2021 | |
Civilian Labor Force Employed Unemployed |
92,300 90,400 1,900 |
91,000 87,100 4,300 |
Unemployment Rate – Sioux City MSA (Unadjusted) | 2.1% | 4.5% |
Unemployment Rate – Iowa | 3.0% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 3.7% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
Unemployment Rate – South Dakota | 2.3% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 3.2% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
Unemployment Rate – Nebraska | 1.9% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 2.6% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
Unemployment Rate – U.S. | 3.6% (Seasonally Adjusted) | 6.0% (Seasonally Adjusted) |
Source: Iowa Workforce Development, South Dakota Dept. of Labor & Regulation, Nebraska Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics |