Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Living in the Dubuque Metro Area
Bikeability27
Walkability43
Commute95
Public Transit27
Affordability72
Public Safety74
Airports10
Hospitals99
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools91
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
97kPopulation+4.4k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
18 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$167kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$642Median Monthly Rent+$171 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Dubuque Metro Area
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in the Dubuque Metro Area
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Dubuque Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado18
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Colleges
Colleges near Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Divine Word College
3 miles, SW
University of Dubuque
10 miles, E
Clarke University
10 miles, E
Loras College
11 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Finley Hospital
10 miles, E
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
11 miles, E
Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center
13 miles, W
Midwest Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Dubuque Metro Area, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
10 miles, SE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
58 miles, SW
Quad City International Airport
73 miles, S
Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, W