Health Profile of Sioux City, Iowa
Sioux City Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Sioux City Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sioux City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.9 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 8.4% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sioux City is 76.9 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,368 residents in Sioux City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,368 452 men · 916 women
- 75–84 3,729 1,430 men · 2,299 women
- 65–74 6,641 3,078 men · 3,563 women
- 50–64 13,630 6,925 men · 6,705 women
Younger residents
20,758 residents in Sioux City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,406 3,304 boys · 3,102 girls
- 7–12 6,057 3,050 boys · 3,007 girls
- 3–7 4,708 2,426 boys · 2,282 girls
- 0–3 3,587 1,920 boys · 1,667 girls
About 4,306 residents in Sioux City (5.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sioux City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.1% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.5% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of cancer in Sioux City is about 23% lower than in Iowa. The rate of heart disease in Sioux City is about 16% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sioux City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 30.0% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Sioux City is about 18% higher than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,886 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 489.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sioux City is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sioux City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.14 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sioux City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sioux City, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sioux City, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Sioux City, Iowa?
Sioux City, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Sioux City, Iowa?
People in Sioux City, Iowa can expect to live 76.9 years on average, 2.3 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What percentage of Sioux City, Iowa residents are uninsured?
8.4% of residents in Sioux City, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 12 people, 3.4 points above the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Sioux City, Iowa?
38.5% of adults in Sioux City, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.2 points above the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sioux City, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 121,886 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 44.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 489.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sioux City is 76.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 12 lifetimes a year.
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