Dubuque

Dubuque County, Iowa

Population 99K |Median income $77,630 |3 hospitals

Population

99,030

Dubuque County

Median Income

$77,630

+14% vs avg

Median Home Value

$237,300

+4% vs avg

Median Age

39.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

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

Median Rent

$959/mo

Poverty Rate

9.7% -32% vs avg

Unemployment 3.7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.4%

Work From Home 12%

Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 88.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

African American 3%

Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

34.3%

Short Sleep Duration

33.8%

High Blood Pressure

31.2%

Physical Inactivity

22.8%

Binge Drinking

20.9%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.7%

Current Smoking

13.6%

Frequent Physical Distress

11.9%

Diabetes

10.4%

Current Asthma

9.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 78.1%

Dental Visit 65.2%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease

6.5%

Lack of Health Insurance

6.4%

Stroke

3.3%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

4.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER

DUBUQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★★

FINLEY HOSPITAL

DUBUQUE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★★☆

Alerts & News — Dubuque Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Warnings high

Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle Threatens Eastern Top End with Category 3 Winds

BOM · 1h ago

Weather Warnings

Coastal Hazard Warning Issued for Carpentaria District Due to Abnormally High Tides

BOM · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Dubuque, IA? ▼

Dubuque, IA has a population of 99,030 people, located in Dubuque County, Iowa.

What is the median household income in Dubuque? ▼

The median household income in Dubuque, IA is $77,630 per year. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

What is the median home value in Dubuque? ▼

The median home value in Dubuque, IA is $237,300. Median rent is $959/month.

What are the top health concerns in Dubuque? ▼

The top health indicators in Dubuque include Obesity (34.3%), Short Sleep Duration (33.8%), High Blood Pressure (31.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Dubuque? ▼

Dubuque has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Dubuque? ▼

The median age in Dubuque, IA is 39.1 years. 33.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Dubuque, IA is located in Dubuque County, Iowa. With a population of 99K and a median household income of $77,630, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Dubuque area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Dubuque County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.