Cost of living in Sioux County, NE
Population 1,197 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Sioux County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Sioux County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Sioux County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Sioux County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Sioux County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.
Taxes in Sioux County
State and local tax rates for Nebraska.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Sioux County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Sioux County
What it costs to live in Sioux County each month.
- Rent $691
- Energy $185
- Water $50
- Groceries $320
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $355
- State tax $102
- Rent $907
- Energy $222
- Water $60
- Groceries $530
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $555
- State tax $208
- Rent $1,129
- Energy $278
- Water $70
- Groceries $805
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $555
- State tax $208
Frequently asked questions about Sioux County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Sioux County?
In Sioux County, NE, a one-bedroom apartment averages $691 per month, a two-bedroom averages $907 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,129 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Sioux County?
In Sioux County, NE, the average household income is $54,076 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $31,786 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Sioux County?
The estimated cost of living in Sioux County, NE is approximately $2,503 per month for a single person, $3,766 for a couple, $6,115 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Sioux County?
The combined sales tax rate in Sioux County, NE is 7.00%, which includes the Nebraska state rate of 5.50% plus an average local rate of 1.50%.
Is Sioux County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Sioux County, NE would need approximately $2,503 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,076 per year ($4,506 per month). Sioux County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Sioux County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Sioux County, NE is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.0% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Sioux County?
The average home value in Sioux County, NE is $141,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,721, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Sioux County compare to other areas?
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About this data
All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.
- HUD FMR FY2025
- ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
- EIA
- ACS + national avg
- ACS
- USDA + BEA RPP