Sioux County, IA at a glance
Median household income
$86,098$7,175 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Sioux County, IA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Sioux County, IA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Sioux County, IA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $735 | $8,820 | $29,400 | 10.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $740 | $8,880 | $29,600 | 10.3% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $971 | $11,652 | $38,840 | 13.5% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | 17.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,351 | $16,212 | $54,040 | 18.8% |
What a typical income covers in Sioux County, IA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $86,098 a year ($7,175 a month before tax).
What $86,098 leaves after Iowa taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Iowa tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Sioux County, IA: common questions
What is the median household income in Sioux County, IA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Sioux County, IA is $86,098 per year (approximately $7,175 per month).
What is the average rent in Sioux County, IA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $735 for a studio, $740 for one bedroom, $971 for two, $1,246 for three and $1,351 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Sioux County, IA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Iowa is 87.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Sioux County, IA?
To keep a $971 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,840 a year, or $3,237 a month. That is 45% of what the typical household in Sioux County, IA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Sioux County, IA?
On the local median income of $86,098 ($7,175 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,587 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,152 for everything else and $1,435 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $971 takes 27% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Sioux County, IA?
Homes in Iowa paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.