Sioux City: Community & Culture
Sioux City's civic fabric includes 3 libraries, 41 congregations, and 13 cultural organizations.
- 0.5 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Iowa 0.6/1K).
- 1.5 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Iowa 2.5/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Sioux City Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 529 Pierce St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (712) 255-2933 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 51101 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3018 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (16)
AMERICAN LEGION
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SIOUX CITY ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION INC
AMERICAN LEGION
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
| Churches · Total count | 41 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Albertson and Company-Rocklin Manufacturing Company
Alhambra Apartments
Ashby, Atchison A., House
Badgerow Building
Boston Block
Bruguier, Theophile, Cabin
Burkam, Elzy G., House
Charles City College Hall
Davidson Building
Dick’s Diner
East Junior High School
Evans Block
Everett School
Everist, H. H., House
Fourth Street Historic District
Grandview Park Music Pavilion
Great Northern Railway Steam Locomotive No. 1355 and Tender 1451
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Hubbard Park
Knott, Dr. Van Buren, House
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 13 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (11)
UNITED WAY OF SIOUXLAND
GOODWILL OF THE GREAT PLAINS
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SIOUXLAND INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SIOUX CITY
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SIOUXLAND
FOOD BANK OF SIOUXLAND INC
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
SIOUXLAND HUMANE SOCIETY INC
SERTOMA INC
ADA FRUM IRRV TR FBO SIOUXLAND HUMANE SOCIETY
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | SIOUX CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 516 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Sioux City+IA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=51108 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=51108 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=51108 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=51108 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 18 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (13)
Sioux City Public Museum
LaunchPAD Children's Museum
Sioux City Art Center
Jolly Time Koated Kernels
Betty Strong Encounter Center
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Sergent Floyd River Museum
The Railroad Museum
Mid America Air Museum
Sergeant Bluff City Hall
Union County Historical Museum
Plymouth County Museum
Hornick Depot
Attractions (7)
Sioux City Public Museum
LaunchPAD Children's Museum
Sioux City Art Center
Jolly Time Koated Kernels
Betty Strong Encounter Center
Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center
Sergent Floyd River Museum
Other
Organizations (3)
SIOUX CITY SCOTTISH RITE BUILDINGPRESERVATION CORPORATION
SIOUX CITY FIRE & RESCUE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
ORPHEUM THEATRE PRESERVATION PROJECT LTD
Clubs (3)
SIOUX CITY COUNTRY CLUB CORP
SIOUX CITY GARDEN CLUB
MISSOURI RIVER BOAT CLUB
Stations (15)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 50.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 516 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.25 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 71 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 11 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 2 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 10 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 44 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Sioux City