South Sioux City, Nebraska

About South Sioux City

South Sioux City is a close-knit town in northeastern Nebraska counting 13,910 people who proudly call it home.

South Sioux City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.72 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,070 residents per square mile.

📰 South Sioux City News Today

• Court challenge filed over approval of proposed rail spur in South Sioux City KTIV · Oct 8
• South Sioux City man accused of having 8,500+ CSAM files Yahoo · Oct 9
• Steven R. Garnand Obituary (1952 - 2026) - South Sioux City, NE - KTIV Legacy | Obituary · Oct 9
• Sharon Seivert Obituary Sep 17, 2026 Jurrens Funeral Homes · Sep 17
• Mindy Nicole Sims Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Jul 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Nebraska headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes South Sioux City Unique

• A top-25 city in Nebraska by population (#14 of 528 incorporated places).
• The only place in America named South Sioux City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 13,910.
• Easy reach of Sioux City (3 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in South Sioux City

• Chinese Chef — chinese
• La Morena Family Restaurant — mexican
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Deanda's — mexican
• El Ranchito Restaurant & Bar — mexican
• Mi Familia — mexican
• Panda Palace — chinese
• Red Lobster — seafood
• Sweetwater Cafe — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Sioux City

• Cardinal Park reviews ★
• Chautauqua Park reviews ★
• Crystal Cove Park reviews ★
• Klasey Park reviews ★
• Prairie Park reviews ★
• Raymond Park reviews ★
• Siouxland Freedom Park reviews ★
• South Ravine Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South Sioux City

• CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• E N SWETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH
• SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
• SOUTH SIOUX HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of South Sioux City

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