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Dubuque County

City in Iowa, United States

Overview

Dubuque County, set along the Mississippi River, combines charming historic neighborhoods with modern amenities and a thriving cultural scene. Its blend of scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and Midwestern hospitality make it an appealing destination for all types of travelers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
99,266
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.47°, -90.88°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,208
Local Cost
$1,290
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
21.8°C
Winter Avg
-5.8°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-37.2°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
957 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DBQ
Distance
16 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 86/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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