At a Glance
Median Income
$47,188
$39,081 per capita
Home Value
$184,400
Zillow: $236,943
Median Rent
$334/mo
12.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How Holy Cross Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Holy Cross's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Holy Cross a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Holy Cross residents earn a median household income of $47,188 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,081. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Holy Cross is $184,400 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,943. Median rent is $334/month, with 12.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
20.4% of adults in Holy Cross hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Holy Cross has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population264
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,188
Per Capita$39,081
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A
Home Value$184,400
Rent$334
Ownership70.6%
Zillow$236,943
Housing Units135
Rent Burden12.7%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation1,219 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Holy Cross was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
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.