Sioux City, IA is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa. It has an estimated population of 82,872 according to the 2019 Census estimate, making it the fourth largest city in the state. Sioux City is one of the best places to live in America according to BestPlaces.net, which ranks US cities on several metrics including cost of living, education, crime rates and housing affordability. According to their rankings for 51109 Sioux City, IA, it earned an overall score of 7.3 out of 10 based on its high ratings in quality of life factors such as the cost of living (5th best in Iowa), education (6th best) and housing affordability (3rd best). The city also scored 8.2 out of 10 for its low crime rate and 6 out of 10 for its average weather conditions. All these factors combined make Sioux City a great place to live and raise a family.
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