Dubuque County, IA Rankings

Dubuque County, IA is a great place to live with its many attractive amenities. According to Bestplaces rankings, Dubuque has the second highest median household income in Iowa. It also ranks fourth out of the 99 counties in Iowa for cost of living and sixth out of 99 for job market opportunities. The overall ranking given to Dubuque is #28 out of 100 based on various factors including crime, employment, housing costs, education and amenities. Dubuque County is an ideal place for families with low unemployment rates and high wages. It also offers affordable housing prices and rent costs that are lower than the national average. On top of that, educational opportunities are available and residents have access to culture-rich activities and attractions that make it a great place to live.

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