Dubuque County, IA

County in Iowa, Midwest · ranked on 46 metrics

Rank among US counties

Dubuque County, IA is a county in Iowa with a population of 99,729 (626th of 3,094). It ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (259th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (542nd of 3,094), Median Household Income (691st of 3,093). It ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,082nd of 3,092).

Population
99,729
626th highest of 3,094
Density
164.0
655th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
0.42%
1,755th highest of 3,094
Area
608
1,571st highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Iowa

At a glance

Median household income
$77,630
691st highest of 3,093
Median home value
$237,300
1,011th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$959
1,134th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.5%
2,083rd highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
9.65%
2,393rd highest of 3,094
College degree
33.4%
542nd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
34.9%
2,214th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
6.7%
2,780th highest of 2,916
Average commute
17 minutes
2,836th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
90.0%
827th highest of 3,094
Climate
47.5°F average
19°F in January, 72°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +8.6
53.7% Republican, 45.1% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)6.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 118th of 2,916
  2. Average Commute (Minutes)16.7
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    259th of 3,094
  3. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)15.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 283rd of 2,916
  4. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 320th of 2,916
  5. Adults with Depression (%)20.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 345th of 2,916
  6. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)21.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 446th of 2,916
  7. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)33.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    542nd of 3,094
  8. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)16.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 501st of 2,916
  9. Median Household Income$77,630
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    691st of 3,093
  10. Poverty Rate (%)9.65%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    702nd of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)23.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,840th of 2,916
  2. Heating Degree Days per Year7,040
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    2,457th of 3,050
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$237,300
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,082nd of 3,092
  4. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$959
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,953rd of 3,090
  5. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,254th of 2,916
  6. Median Income$77,630
    Poorest Counties
    691st of 2,000
  7. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 976th of 3,094
  8. Unemployment Rate (%)3.5%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 883rd of 3,094
  9. Cooling Degree Days per Year698
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    884th of 3,050
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)90.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    827th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (73), weakest Economics (67). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Never first or last on a widely ranked metric.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 7 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Linn County, IA89% similar
    Compared on 16 of 18
  2. Bremer County, IA89% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18
  3. Portage County, WI88% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18
  4. Outagamie County, WI86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 18
  5. Cerro Gordo County, IA86% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18

Quick answers

What is the population of Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County, IA has a population of 99,729, 626th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Dubuque County, IA rank best at?
Among US counties, Dubuque County, IA ranks best for Average Commute (Minutes) (259th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (542nd of 3,094); Median Household Income (691st of 3,093).
Where does Dubuque County, IA rank worst?
Dubuque County, IA ranks lowest for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,082nd of 3,092).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Dubuque County, IA?
Rankodex ranks Dubuque County, IA on 46 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

46 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics