Dubuque County

IA · Pop. 143,592 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Dubuque County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 143,592.

$/Acre: $6,015

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 169 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 91.8/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.52%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index88.8

Median Household Income$41,592

Poverty Rate20.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,015

Median Home Price$352K

Acres for Sale1592

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season169 days

Annual Rainfall34.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low12°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,894 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City34 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.4%

Ag EconomyModerate