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Branson, MO vs Sioux City, IA

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Highlights
- Sioux City spends 6.9% more per student than Branson.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.6% higher in Sioux City than in Branson. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 2.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Branson
 Branson, MOSioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,926  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.5  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor381  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  More

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Reviews for Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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