At a Glance
Median Income
$49,185
$19,813 per capita
Violent Crime
145/100K
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.8%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.7%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Osterdock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Osterdock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Osterdock a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Osterdock residents earn a median household income of $49,185 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,813. The unemployment rate stands at 19.7% (447% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Osterdock reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,114/100K.
Education
1.8% of adults in Osterdock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Osterdock has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population144
Median Age58.1 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,185
Per Capita$19,813
Unemployment19.7%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$1,177M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$261,212
Housing Units58
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent145/100K
Property1,114/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Osterdock was founded in 1877.
The median home in Osterdock was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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