Sioux County, Iowa
Sioux County is located in Iowa’s northwest corner and is named after the Sioux Native American tribe. Orange City, the county seat, goes all out for its annual Tulip Festival, which celebrates the area’s Dutch heritage.
Sioux Center is home to Dordt University, a private Christian college. With about 35,000 residents, Sioux County is one of Iowa’s fastest-growing rural counties.
Oak Grove State Park offers camping along the Big Sioux River and is also home to the headquarters of the Sioux County Conservation Board. Agriculture dominates the local economy, with numerous dairy farms and meat processing plants.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Sioux County |
| County Seat | Orange City |
| Etymology | Named after the Sioux Native American tribes |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Orange City, Sioux Center, Hawarden, Rock Valley, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 75, Iowa Highway 10, Iowa Highway 60 |
| FIPS Code | 19-167 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 768 square miles (land: 759 sq mi, water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lyon County (North), O’Brien County (East), Plymouth County (South), Union County, South Dakota (Southwest), Lincoln County, South Dakota (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 37,000 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.17°N, 96.14°W |
| Major Landmarks | The Sioux County Historical Museum, the Orange City Tulip Festival, and the Sioux Center Community Garden |
