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Cascade, Iowa

Cascade, Iowa is 22 miles SW of Dubuque, Iowa (center to center) and 166 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Dubuque county. The city is part of the Dubuque metro area. The population of Cascade is 1,958.

The People and Families of Cascade

In Cascade, about 61% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Cascade.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cascade had a median family income of $47,813. Notably, Cascade is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Cascade political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Cascade Housing

Of the housing in Cascade, approximately 74% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Cascade, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Cascade strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cascade Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cascade Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Cascade, IA

Comparing Cascade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens75
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
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