At a Glance
Median Income
$62,313
$34,726 per capita
Home Value
$146,800
Zillow: $231,070
Median Rent
$909/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
2,419/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How East Dubuque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Dubuque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Dubuque a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Dubuque residents earn a median household income of $62,313 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,726. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Dubuque is $146,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,070. Median rent is $909/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
East Dubuque reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,419/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in East Dubuque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Dubuque has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,427
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,313
Per Capita$34,726
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,800
Rent$909
Ownership72.8%
Zillow$231,070
Housing Units821
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property2,419/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault382/100K
Burglary446/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in East Dubuque was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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