City profile
Dubuque, IA
Dubuque County · Population 59,174
Dubuque is a city in Dubuque County, IA with about 59,174 residents and a typical home value near $205,000. It is 61 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
18°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$204,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,356
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
87
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 64/100
Top hazards: Hail, Landslide, Tornado
Nearest major airport
146 mi to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 45% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
59,174
Black population
4.2%
County
Dubuque County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 59,174 residents
- Typical home value about $205,000
- 61 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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