Dubuque, IA Rankings


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Dubuque, Iowa is a great place to live and work. According to the Best Places Rankings, Dubuque ranks highly in many areas. It has an overall score of 66 out of 100, which makes it a desirable location for many people. The city also has a high rating for its job market, with an employment rate higher than the national average. Additionally, Dubuque has one of the lowest cost of living scores in the nation. Its housing costs are much lower than the U.S. average and it has a low crime rate compared to other cities of its size. Finally, residents enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities with plenty of parks, trails and lakes to explore. With its excellent quality of life and affordability, Dubuque stands out as an ideal place to live and work.

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#17 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#162 Best Green Cities
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#311 2005 Best Places to Live
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I have been here for 3 years. I enjoy it here. I travel all over the country for work. Dubuque is the perfect size of city for me. I was born and raised in the Pacific  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Dubuque for over 25 years. Dubuque is not a very good place to live if you are open minded and want to experience new things. Dubuque is an old town with  More

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Over 6 years ago

Dubuque, IA is a great town to live   More

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