Sioux City
Since its founding in the 1850s, Sioux City has grown to be one of Iowa’s largest cities – and its meteoric rise isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
A pioneering past has laid the groundwork for an exciting future as Sioux City is now one of northwest Iowa’s hubs for food production, healthcare, education, tourism and retail. Residents enjoy some of the most affordable housing in the nation, and there’s always something going on – whether it’s Saturday in the Park, one of the largest music festivals in the region, or any number of indoor and outdoor attractions such as Cone Park, the award-winning Art Center or the Sioux City Symphony.
Whatever your tastes and whatever your career path, there’s something for everyone in Sioux City.
Fast Facts
- Population: 85,797
- 96 miles north of Omaha, Neb.
- #3 Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S. (SmartAsset, 2021)
- #4 Most Sustainable Metro in the West North Central Region of U.S. (Site Selection, 2021)
- #15 Hottest U.S. Job Market
(<1 million people) (Wall Street Journal, 2020) - Top 100 Most Diverse Places to Live in Iowa (Niche, 2020)
Supporting Your Entrepreneurial Spirit
Innovation and collaboration are encouraged in Sioux City, with several great networking opportunities such as Biz Brew events, Launch Week and the annual Innovation Market and Swimming with the Sharks ongoing throughout the year.
Trips to the Theatre
The Sioux City Orpheum was designed by the nationally known firm of Rapp & Rapp. Constructed in 1927 and restored in 2001, the theatre offers a variety of entertainment events including the symphony, Broadway shows, movies and concerts.
Midwestern Charm
In Sioux City, you’ll find hardworking, courteous and polite people. Native Melissa Flynn says the best part about her hometown is how people care for each other. “Businesses thrive because there is a mutual respect and admiration for how hard we work and what good hearted people we are.”
