Sioux City

Sioux City is a city in Woodbury and Plymouth counties in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 85,797 in the 2020 census, making it the fourth-largest city in Iowa. It is located at the navigational head of the Missouri River. The city is home to several cultural points of interest including the Sioux City Public Museum, Sioux City Art Center and Sergeant Floyd Monument. The area of Sioux City was first reached by Spanish and French furtrappers in the 18th century. The first documented US citizens to record their travels through this area were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during the summer of 1804. It became a major transportation hub to the western Plains, including Mormons heading to Salt Lake City and speculators heading to Wyoming goldfields. The Sioux City Elevated Railway was opened in 1891 and became the third steam-powered elevated rapid transit system in the world. The system fell into bankruptcy and closed within a decade. On 19 July 1989, United Airlines Flight 232 crash-landed at Sioux Gateway Airport, killing 111 people, but 184 survived the crash and ensuing fire due to outstandingly quick performances by fire and emergency local teams. Sioux City lies at an altitude of 1,135 ft (345.9 m) above sea level. It has a humid continental climate, with very warm, humid summers, cold, dry winters, and wide temperature extremes; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5a. On average, there are 25 days with a low of 0 °F (18 °F) or higher, and 52 days that do climb above 90 °F.

History

Iowa is in the tallgrass prairie of the North American Great Plains, historically inhabited by speakers of Siouan languages. The area of Sioux City was inhabited by Yankton Sioux when it was first reached by Spanish and French furtrappers in the 18th century. The first documented US citizens to record their travels through this area were Meriwether Lewis and William Clark during the summer of 1804. Sergeant Charles Floyd, a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died here on August 20, 1804, the only death during the two and a half-year expedition. It became a major transportation hub to the western Plains, including Mormons heading to Salt Lake City and speculators heading to Wyoming goldfields. In 1891, the Sioux City Elevated Railway was opened and became the third steam-powered elevated rapid transit system in the world. The city gained the nickname "Little Chicago" during the Prohibition era due to its reputation for being a purveyor of alcoholic beverages. On 19 July 1989, United Airlines Flight 232 crash-landed at Sioux Gateway Airport, killing 111 people, but 184 survived the crash and ensuing fire due to outstandingly quick performances by fire and emergency local teams. It is the only airport in the U.S. to have been named after a major city, and the only one in the United States to be named after an African-American city. It has a population of 1.2 million, making it the largest city in the state of Iowa.

Geography and climate

Sioux City lies at an altitude of 1,135 ft (345.9 m) above sea level. The city has a humid continental climate, with very warm, humid summers, cold, dry winters, and wide temperature extremes. On average, there are 25 days that reach 90 °F (32 °C) or higher, 52 days that do not climb above freezing, and 17 days with a low of 0 °F or below annually. Snowfall averages 36.0 in (91 cm) per season, and has historically ranged from 6.9 in (18 cm) in 1895-1896 to 65. 9 in (167 cm) In 1961-1962, Sioux City had an average of 0.1 in (0.25 cm) of snowfall, although snow in October occurs several times per decade. On 14 May 2013, the high temperature reached 106°F (41 °C), setting a new all-time May record high, along with a 77 °F rise from the morning of the 12th. The average window for freezing temperatures is October 1 through April 26, allowing a growing season of 157 days. The U.S. Census Bureau says the city has an area of 59.63 sq mi (154.44 km²) of which 58.46 sq mi is land and 1.165 sq mi. (3.02km²) is water. Sioux City is located at 42.495668°N 96.390525°W.

Demographics

There were 32,054 households, of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.14. There were 33,425 housing units at an average density of 582.8/sq mi (225.0/km²) The median income for a household in the city was US$37,429. The per capita income for the city is US$22,666. About 7.9% of families and 11.0% of those under 18 were below the poverty line. The city is located in the Sioux City, Iowa Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 85,797. It is the fourth largest city in the state, after Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa City, and Council Bluffs. The population of the city in 2010 was 82,684, and it is expected to reach 85,000 by the 2020 census. It has the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino residents of any U.S. state or city. It also has the lowest percentage of non-Hispanic white residents, with only 10.2% of the population of Hispanic/Latino descent. The median age in thecity was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.4 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over,there were 92.2 males. The gender makeup of theCity was 49.2 per cent male and 50.8 per cent female.

Economy

Statistics from Sioux City's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFRA) The CAFRA is the city's official financial report to the state of Sioux City. The report is based on the City's FY 2020 CAFTA report. The City's CAFSA is the only financial report available for Sioux City, South Dakota. The city's economy is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in the last year. The economy is expected to grow by 0,813.1% in 2020, according to the report. It is estimated that the city will grow by 1.8% in 2019. The growth rate is 0.9% over the next five years. The average annual growth rate for the city is 0,715.1%. The city has a population of 1,814,000. The population is expected grow by 2,716,000 in the next three years. It has a unemployment rate of 0.8%. The economy has a growth rate of 1.7%. The average yearly wage is $44,816. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. The top employers in Sioux City are the following: the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce, and the city itself. The top 10 employers in the city are: the U.S. Postal Service, the University of South Dakota, and Sioux City-Sioux City, among others. The state's largest employers are the City of Sioux city and the City University of Siouxland. The largest employers in Iowa are the Sioux City Police Department, the City College of Sioux County, and Iowa State University.

Arts and culture

The Sergeant Floyd Monument commemorates the burial site of U.S. Army Sergeant Charles Floyd, the only man to die on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Grandview Park is located north of the downtown area, up from Rose Hill, between The Northside and The Heights. The Municipal Bandshell is located in the park with Sunday evening municipal band concerts. The Saturday in the Park music festival began in 1991 and is held there annually on a weekend close to the Fourth of July holiday. The Sioux City Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) was founded in 1915. The orchestra continues offering seven concerts within its annual season. Performances take place in the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City, Iowa. In 1927 when it was built, it was the largest theater in Iowa. The theatre is produced by three main entities, the Sioux City Community Theatre (SCCT), LAMB Arts Regional Theatre, and Shot in the Dark Productions. Each of these produce a full season of shows each year. The Art Center supports artists from Iowa and the greater Midwest. Also, the Center has a general program of acquisition of work by national and international artists, including important works by Thomas Hart Benton, Salvador Dalí, Käthe Kollwitz, Robert Motherwell, Claes Oldenburg, James Abbott McNeill Whistler, and Grant Wood. It includes a 4-6-2 Pacific type steam locomotive, the Great Northern 1355, a model railroad exhibit, as well as multiple buildings including the roundhouse that are open to the public.

Neighborhoods, commercial districts, and suburbs

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, is an unincorporated "master-planned community" just west of Sioux City in the extreme southeast corner of South Dakota with a population of about 2,700. With nearly 13,353 residents as of 2010, it is the largest suburb ofSioux City. Two bridgesthe Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Interstate 129 bridgeconnect Sioux City with South Sioux City. It was an All America City in 2003. It is home to a Division I university located 33 mi (53 km) northwest of Sioux. City neighborhoods are located in the central part of the city, near the downtown area. The city is also home to the University of South. Dakota, which is located 33 miles (53km) to the north of the main city center. The population of the university is about 10,571 as of 2011. The area is also known as the "University City" because of its proximity to the university. The University of. South Dakota is located near the center of the town, and has a student population of more than 8,000. The town is also the home of the Dakota Dunes Golf Club, a country club golf course designed by Arnold Palmer that was built in the 1980s and 1990s. The community is located just south of the state's largest city, Sioux City, and is known for its large number of undeveloped land areas. It also has a large population of residents living in nearby Iowa towns. The largest city in the state is Sioux City and its suburbs are in the south and north.

Parks and recreation

Sioux City has over 1,132 acres (5 km²) of public parkland located at 53 locations, including the riverfront and many miles of recreation trails. Five public swimming pools/aquatics centers are located within Sioux City neighborhoods. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, the 10,000-seat Tyson Events Center/ Fleet Farm Arena, Sioux City Orpheum Theatre, Promenade Cinema 14 and the Anderson Dance Pavilion which overlooks the Missouri River are all located in the downtown area. Sioux City is home to several municipal public golf courses, including Floyd Park in Morningside, Green Valley near the Southern Hills, Sun Valley on the northern West Side, and Hidden Acres in nearby Plymouth County. The city also has a number of private golf clubs, including Sioux City Country Club, and Whispering Creek Golf Club. It is the first city in the U.S. to be named after a Native American leader, with War Eagle Park named for the Yankton Sioux chief Wambdi Okicize (d.1851) who befriended early settlers. The first bride of a non-Native American to be wed in Sioux City, Iowa, thus receiving her title, was Rosalie Menard, the First Bride of Sioux City. The First Bride's Grave is tucked in a corner pocket of South Ravine Park, lies a series of paths, trails, and steps leading to the grave of the first Bride of the city, Rosalies Menard.

Education

Because of sprawl, districts around Sioux City continue to grow at dramatic rates. The Sioux City Community School District served 14,569 students in the 2018-2019 school year. Siouxland Christian School educates grades pre-K-12 and began in 1959. Briar Cliff University, Morningside College, Western Iowa Tech Community College, St. Luke's College of Nursing, and the Bellevue University outreach center are all located in Sioux City. The city is home to the University of Sioux City, which was founded in 1876. The University of Iowa has a campus in Sioux Center, which opened in 1883. The Iowa State University is located in the city and has a satellite campus in Iowa City, where it was established in 1887. The university has an undergraduate program in business and a master's degree program in nursing. It is also the home of the Iowa State College of Technology, which began in 1894 and is now the state's second-largest college. The school district also has a private school system, Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools, that includes six schools: They teach preschool through twelfth grade. The district has 19 Elementary Schools (grades K-5) and three Middle Schools (6-8, 6-6, and 7-8). The city has three public high schools, West High School, North High School and East High School (grades 9-12), and three public Middle Schools, West Middle, North Middle, and East Middle (grades 6-8).

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa = 85.1. 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 47. 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 20. 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 Sioux City = 3.8 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 85,797 individuals with a median age of 35.9 age the population dropped by -2.92% in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 1,467.6 residents per square mile of area (566.65/km²). There are average 2.54 people per household in the 31,290 households with an average household income of $42,980 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 5.60% of the available work force and has dropped -0.65% 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 33.10%. The number of physicians in Sioux City per 100,000 population = 166.3.

Weather

The annual rainfall in 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 = 210. 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 Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa which are owned by the occupant = 62.08%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 53 years with median home cost = $94,250 and home appreciation of 3.07%. 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 $14.69 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 $5,433 per student. There are 14.9 students for each teacher in the school, 395 students for each Librarian and 477 students for each Counselor. 5.69% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.87% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.52% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).