Cascade, Iowa

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Cascade, IA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Cascade Almanac

Cascade Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cascade Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cascade residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cascade, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Cascade High Schools (2004)

CASCADE JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
505 JOHNSON ST NW
563-852-3201
Serves 456 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

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