Sioux Rapids, Iowa
City · Population 722 · #360 in Iowa
About Sioux Rapids
Set in the northwestern part of Iowa, Sioux Rapids is a tiny community counting 722 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sioux Rapids is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 880 residents per square mile.
📰 Sioux Rapids News Today
- Community Visioning reimagines Sioux Rapids Spencer Reporter · Aug 13
- Sioux Rapids Man Escapes Serious Injuries in Motorcycle / Deer Accident Northwest Iowa Now · Aug 3
- Sioux Rapids receiving grant funding to rebuild areas affected by the June 2024 floods KTIV · May 19
- Judith Ann Christensen Obituary (2026) - Sioux Rapids, IA - Sliefert Funeral Home - Sioux Rapids Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Colleen "Honey" Rae Stuckenschneider Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home · Jul 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sioux Rapids Unique
- The only place in America named Sioux Rapids — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sioux Rapids Area Historical Association Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sioux Rapids
- Burr Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Burr Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Gabrielson Park reviews ★
- Kindlespire Little Sioux Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Nelson/Reng Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sioux Rapids City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sioux Rapids
- Sioux Central Elementary School
- Sioux Central High School
- Sioux Central Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)722
Rank in state#360 of 940
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density880/sq mi
Coordinates42.8917, -95.1485