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Dubuque, Iowa

Introduction to Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa is located 144 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is in Dubuque County. The population of the city is 57,686.

Dubuque History

Dubuque is one of the oldest settlements of the region. Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet were the first Europeans who explored the area in 1673. France claimed the land in 1682 and named it as Louisiane, after the French King Louis XIV. Julien Dubuque was the first permanent settler and arrived in the city in 1785. In fact, the city was also renamed after him and was incorporated in 1833.

Dubuque and nearby Attractions

  • Eagle Point Park
  • Dubuque Arboretum
  • Mines of Spain State Recreation Area
  • Mathias Ham House Historic Site
  • Crystal Lake Cave
  • Mississippi River Museum

Things To Do In Dubuque

Dubuque hosts a number of events and festivals including the DubuqueFest, Winter Jazz & Blues Festival, Mississippi River Heritage Days, Dubuque County Fair, and Octoberfest Polka Festival every year. You can also visit the Louis Murphy Park, Dubuque Greyhound Park, Dubuque's Old Shot Tower Historical Marker, and McAleece Park and Recreation Complex. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Kennedy Mall. The Dubuque Museum of Art, Mines of Spain State Recreation Area, and Crystal Lake Cave are also worth visiting.

Dubuque Transportation

Dubuque Regional Airport is close by.

Dubuque Higher Education

Loras College, University of Dubuque, Wartburg Theological Seminary, Capri College, Clarke College, and Emmaus Bible College are located in the city for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDubuque Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Dubuque Affordability of Rents
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 13%Dubuque College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 13%Dubuque Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Dubuque Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 17%Dubuque Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Dubuque, IA

Comparing Dubuque 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
Senior Citizens94
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population74
Well-Paid Single Women59
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population24
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty54
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home53
Public Transportation Use39

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents103
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals510
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime63
Low Violent Crime52

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