Dubuque

Dubuque, Iowa Overview

Dubuque scores 54.4/100 overall (B), ranking #10 of 20 cities in Iowa — below the state composite of 69.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 81/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 22/100.

Income & Employment in Dubuque

The median household income in Dubuque is $64,985, 10% below the statewide median of $72,429. The local unemployment rate of 3.2% is higher than the state’s 3%. Population grew 0.1% recently.

Safety in Dubuque

Dubuque’s violent crime rate of 442.8 per 100,000 runs above the Iowa average of 295. The property crime rate is 1639.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Dubuque

With a cost of living index of 89.1, Dubuque is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $193,100. Median monthly rent is $943. Renters spend 17.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Dubuque

The adult obesity rate in Dubuque is 34.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.3%. Residents report an average of 16.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Iowa ranks #22 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Dubuque

Dubuque has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,808. The city has 18 public schools serving 9,970 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Dubuque

The annual average temperature in Dubuque is 51.5°F. Summers average 72.8°F. Winters average 30.5°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. The average commute of 13.4 minutes is notably short.

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