Dubuque County, Iowa
Among the top 6% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
- top 8% for commute time
- top 16% for comfortable days
- bottom 11% for violent crime
Dubuque County is a county in Iowa with about 99,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, comfortable days, and walkability. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and violent crime.
Official websitedubuquecounty.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.5 in
humid 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US counties
Home Value$210k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$912better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 27% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 20% of US counties
Income Tax6.01%better than 20% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.13%better than 17% of US counties
Unemployment4.1%better than 63% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.7 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.0 inbetter than 22% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 61% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.6better than 36% of US counties
School Quality53.7better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime1682/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Property Crime1299/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population98,81281st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9937th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.5%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.0%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.8%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 92% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance151 mibetter than 25% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.1%better than 79% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.99better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 72% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dubuque County an affordable place to live?
- Dubuque County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Dubuque County?
- The median home value in Dubuque County is $210k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Dubuque County?
- Median household income in Dubuque County is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Dubuque County?
- Median gross rent in Dubuque County is $912 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Dubuque County safe?
- Dubuque County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1682/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 1299/100k.
- What is the weather like in Dubuque County?
- Dubuque County averages 72°F in July and 19°F in January, with 38.7 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Dubuque County?
- Public-school quality in Dubuque County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Dubuque County?
- The average one-way commute in Dubuque County is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)