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Crime in Dubuque summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Dubuque. Key points include:
There were 1,076 total crimes in Dubuque in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Dubuque is 1,835.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Dubuque is 400.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Dubuque is 1,434.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Dubuque is -13.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Dubuque Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Dubuque / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,076 | 1,835.6 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 235 | 400.9 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 23.9 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 173 | 295.1 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 841 | 1,434.7 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 134 | 228.6 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 652 | 1,112.2 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 55 | 93.8 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Dubuque summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Dubuque. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Dubuque is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Dubuque is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Dubuque is $245,146.
The median income in Dubuque is $65,845.
Dubuque's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Dubuque Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Dubuque | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 83 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Dubuque, IA Weather
The average high in Dubuque is 57.7° and the average low is 38.1°.
There are 69.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 37.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Dubuque |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Dubuque
Dubuque is an all around perfect weather town. It is right on the Mississippi river and you can access 2 other states within miles of each other.
The river has so many things to do while there and the restaurants are amazing.
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Dubuque Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Dubuque
The current population in Dubuque is 59,174. The population has increased 2.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,174 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 59,271 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 59,315 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 59,379 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 58,052 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 58,196 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 58,340 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 58,410 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 58,535 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 58,409 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 58,068 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 57,826 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 57,727 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 57,679 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 57,504 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Dubuque
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Dubuque is:
85.3% White with 50,498 White residents.
4.1% African American with 2,426 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 915 Asian residents.
1.3% Hawaiian with 765 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 93 Other residents.
4.6% Two Or More with 2,694 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 1,757 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Dubuque | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Dubuque
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Dubuque is 50.5% female with 29,870 female residents.
Dubuque is 49.5% male with 29,303 male residents.
| Gender | Dubuque | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Dubuque for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Dubuque completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Dubuque completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Dubuque completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Dubuque completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Dubuque completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Dubuque completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Dubuque completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Dubuque completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Dubuque completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Dubuque | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Dubuque, Iowa
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5.6% of households in Dubuque earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Dubuque earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.3% of households in Dubuque earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Dubuque earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Dubuque earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Dubuque earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Dubuque earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Dubuque earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.0% of households in Dubuque earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.7% of households in Dubuque earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Dubuque | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.7% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
