City safety & data profile

DubuqueIA

Dubuque, IA is a 59K-resident city in Dubuque County with a median household income of $65,845.

Dubuque County, Iowa. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Dubuque, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Dubuque has a population larger than 83% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $204,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

59K
Population
Top 17%
By size
$65,845
Median income
$204,800
Median home
12.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Dubuque

Dubuque posts a median household income higher than 31% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Dubuque area.

Top 69%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Dubuque

Where Dubuque income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,845 Bottom 31% higher than 31% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Dubuque, IA beyond the headline numbers

Dubuque sits inside Dubuque County, Iowa, at roughly 42.50°N, -90.66°W. Population 58,799, $65,845 median household income. Median home value $204,800, median rent $948. Poverty rate 12.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Dubuque's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.5%, then short sleep duration at 33.1%. 2 hospitals in/around Dubuque, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Dubuque from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
58,799
Dubuque
Median Income
$65,845
-3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$204,800
-10% vs avg
Median Age
38.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dubuque County) - Dubuque's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
99K+5%
Median Income
$77,630+51%
Median Home Value
$237,300+63%
Poverty Rate
9.7%-11%
Unemployment
3.7%-23%

Economics

Economics indicators for Dubuque, IA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$948/mo
Poverty Rate
12.7% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34%
Work From Home 11.7%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 85.9%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.5%
Short Sleep Duration
33.1%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
Physical Inactivity
23.6%
Binge Drinking
20.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.5%
Current Smoking
13.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.1%
Diabetes
10.3%
Current Asthma
10.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.8%
Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER
DUBUQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
FINLEY HOSPITAL
DUBUQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dubuque, IA? ▼
Dubuque, IA has a population of 58,799 people, located in Dubuque County, Iowa.
What is the median household income in Dubuque? ▼
The median household income in Dubuque, IA is $65,845 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
What is the median home value in Dubuque? ▼
The median home value in Dubuque, IA is $204,800. Median rent is $948/month.
What are the top health concerns in Dubuque? ▼
The top health indicators in Dubuque include Obesity (34.5%), Short Sleep Duration (33.1%), High Blood Pressure (30.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Dubuque? ▼
Dubuque has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Dubuque? ▼
The median age in Dubuque, IA is 38.1 years. 34% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dubuque, IA is located in Dubuque County, Iowa. With a population of 59K and a $65,845 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dubuque area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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AirNow - Iowa

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National Weather Service

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Dubuque's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Dubuque area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Dubuque against Iowa peers on any ranking lens. Explore Iowa

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Dubuque County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.