Living in Little Sioux, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Little Sioux · Census data 2020–2024
Little Sioux has 129 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median home value is $39,400.
Little Sioux is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Little Sioux at a glance
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 58.1State: 38.6
- Median home value
- $39,400State: $208,000
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Little Sioux a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Little Sioux
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Little Sioux the median home value is $39,400, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,102 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Little Sioux: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 111
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 37.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.87
37.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Little Sioux has many vacation and second homes.
Little Sioux demographics
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Little Sioux ›
Education in Little Sioux
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Little Sioux have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Little Sioux
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 24%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.8%
Little Sioux vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sioux | 129 | — | $39,400 | — |
| Pisgah | 255 | $66,250 | $68,000 | $775 |
| Mondamin | 403 | $75,000 | $102,700 | $890 |
| Blencoe | 280 | $86,875 | $87,500 | $857 |
| Tekamah | 1,690 | $57,074 | $129,900 | $638 |
| Magnolia | 180 | $78,393 | $107,100 | $1,354 |
| Moorhead | 195 | $45,000 | $54,200 | $1,016 |
| Modale | 181 | $49,375 | $83,000 | $1,125 |
| Herman | 360 | $80,461 | $134,700 | $332 |
More for people moving to Little Sioux
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What is the average home price in Little Sioux?
The median home value in Little Sioux is $39,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
Is Little Sioux, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.6%.
What is the median age in Little Sioux?
The median age in Little Sioux is 58.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Little Sioux?
The average commute to work in Little Sioux is 37 minutes; 24% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Little Sioux?
The unemployment rate in Little Sioux is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Little Sioux?
12.4% of adults in Little Sioux have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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