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Sergeant Bluff Iowa Map

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CitySergeant Bluff
StateIowa (IA)
CountyWoodbury County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneCentral Time (America/Chicago)
Latitude42.403882
Longitude-96.35864
Population5,015
Density651.5 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code51054
Area Code563
County SeatSioux City
School DistrictSergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District

About Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Sergeant Bluff is a locality in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,015. The population density is 651.5 people per km². Sergeant Bluff is located at 42.4039°N, 96.3586°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Sergeant Bluff is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 51054.

Sergeant Bluff occupies a quiet prominence defined by the expansive, fertile plains that stretch toward the horizon in every direction. It lies 7.0 miles south-southeast of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 162°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-southeast of South Sioux City. The landscape surrounding Sergeant Bluff is characterized by the persistent, rhythmic geometry of tilled farmland, where row upon row of corn and soybeans catch the golden slant of the late afternoon sun. To the west, the distinct, wind-blown formations of the Loess Hills rise with a subtle, earthen weight against the sky. While the Missouri River flows steadily just two miles away, the immediate vicinity remains an open expanse of prairie earth. Residents often wander toward Browers Lake for a moment of stillness, or traverse the Singing Hills Trail as it winds through the quiet, grassy fringes of the region.

Settlement in Sergeant Bluff emerged from the steady, industrious spirit of pioneers who recognized the potential in this deep, dark soil. The local economy remains tethered to the productivity of the land, with agriculture serving as the bedrock of a quiet, persistent industry. Over time, the modest commerce of the area expanded to support those who tend the fields and manage the essential logistics of a rural life. Neighbors trade in the fruits of their labor, maintaining an unshowy, literate civility that honors the traditions of those who broke the sod generations ago. Life here moves with the seasons, dictated by the harvest and the slow, deliberate work of maintaining a functional, self-reliant community.

Cultural life in Sergeant Bluff reflects an unpretentious character, rooted in the values of hard work and neighborly reliability. Jefferson Park - Sergeant serves as a central gathering point where the local pace is best observed during the long, humid evenings of midsummer. While the region is modest, its people possess a grounded perspective, often looking toward the distant silhouette of Mount Lucia as a silent, constant reference point on the horizon. The identity of Sergeant Bluff is defined not by grand monuments, but by the steady, rhythmic persistence of its citizens going about their daily business. It is a place where the air carries the scent of turned earth and the quiet pride of a people who have built a life upon the plains.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Sergeant Bluff Community Center Recreation Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.7 mi, 144° SE
  • Wimson Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 340° N
  • Green Vally & Floyd Golf (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 017° N
  • Dakota Bend Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.7 mi, 229° SW
  • AMC Movie Theatres (Cinema) — 2.9 mi, 006° N
  • Dakota City (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 293° NW
  • Weedland Access (State Recreation Area) — 3.8 mi, 220° SW
  • First Bride's Grave (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 347° N
  • Sergeant Floyd Monument (Monument) — 4.2 mi, 346° N
  • Mile Long Island Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 4.2 mi, 213° SW
  • Promenade Cinema 14 (Cinema) — 6.5 mi, 342° N
  • This Is Sioux CIty (Public Artwork) — 6.5 mi, 343° N
  • Betty Strong Encounter Center (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 334° NW
  • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center (Museum) — 6.6 mi, 334° NW
  • Sioux City Public Museum (Museum) — 6.7 mi, 340° N
  • Orpheum Theater (Theatre) — 6.8 mi, 340° N
  • The Block (Gallery) — 7.3 mi, 341° N
  • O'Connor House Museum Complex (Museum) — 8.5 mi, 224° SW
  • Briar Cliff University Theater (Theatre) — 9.2 mi, 338° N
  • Stone State Park (State Park) — 9.6 mi, 332° NW
  • The Railroad Museum (Museum) — 10.5 mi, 325° NW
  • Mount Lucia (Viewpoint) — 10.9 mi, 330° NW
  • Old Town (Attraction) — 16.1 mi, 069° E
  • Train (Attraction) — 16.2 mi, 069° E
  • Sea Ray Sandbar (Attraction) — 20.7 mi, 167° S
  • Ponca State Park (State Park) — 21.3 mi, 306° NW
  • Warren Wilderness (State Wilderness) — 24.7 mi, 317° NW

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About This Sergeant Bluff Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Coordinates: 42.403882, -96.35864. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Sergeant Bluff includes the ZIP code (51054), telephone area code (563), county seat of Woodbury County (Sioux City), and school district assignment (Sergeant Bluff-Luton Community School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedAugust 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.