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Sioux City Iowa

Sioux City is a regional hub for shopping, medical care, educational opportunities and tourism in Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota and Northeast Nebraska. “Siouxland” is a prime example of separate states, counties and cities working together to create one united community. Sioux City was named an All-America City by the National Civic League on two occasions. Population: The population of the city as of the 2010 census was 82,684, but more than 140,000 people live in the tri-state metropolitan area.

Climate: Sioux City has a four season climate with hot, humid summers, cold snowy winters, and wide temperature extremes. Average annual precipitation is 28.49 inches.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Sioux City, IA is 9% less than the national average.

Housing costs: Coldwell Banker ranked Sioux City #3 in its list of most affordable housing in the nation. The median home cost in Sioux City is $89,400 which is 44.3% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Retirees will want to check out Western Iowa Tech Community College’s Lifelong Learning programs. WITCC presents a wide range of extraordinary classes and special events geared to the interests and needs of retirement age and Baby Boomers.

Transportation:Delta Airlines offers connecting flights to major airports out of Sioux Gateway Airport. Sioux City Transit provides local public transportation with 16 bus lines.

Travel and tourism: Sioux City offers many attractions for the retiree such as museums, art galleries, parks, a riverboat casino, and sport and concert venues. The historic Fourth Street District features many restored late 19th century commercial buildings with numerous specialty shops, antique stores, pubs and restaurants.

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