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Dubuque, Iowa - Lots to Offer for a Small City User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I lived in the city of Davenport, Iowa which is not too far from Dubuque, and have made numerous visits to the area for family get togethers and other occasions. While there are not too many exciting attractions in Dubuque that will keep thrill-seekers entertained, for a city in ...Read More Iowa it actually has some quality attractions and restaurants. For those interested in history, or the Mississippi River, there is a large Mississippi River Aquarium and Museum located right on the river. The museum is very informative, clean and nice, and is not a bad way to spend a few hours.

The shops of Dubuque are actually quite impressive with many antique and gift shops located in the 'downtown' area of the city. There are even a few local breweries that offer good drink specials. If you like beer you need to visit the busted lift, its the most popular bar in Dubuque and is a great hole-in-the-wall type place to get together with family and friends, and the food is good.

If you have kids there is only one real place to stay, and that is the Grand Harbor Indoor Waterpark and Resort. It is located right on the river and has an impressive indoor waterpark, which is especially nice if you are visiting Iowa in any month besides July or August. The hotel accommodations with the park are a little pricey, but clean and nice. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dubuque? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cottingham & Butler Park
      Washington Park
      Fenelon Place Elevator
      Cathedral Square
      Eleventh Street Elevator Landing
      Waller-Cooper Park
      Avon Park
      Flat Iron Park

      Entertainment

      The Grand Opera House
      Dubuque Museum of Art
      Fischer Lanes & Lounge
      Five Flags Center
      Mississippi Mud Studios
      National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
      Logsden
      Fenelon Place Elevator

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Grand Tap
      Rainbow Lounge
      Jimmy John's
      Odd Fellows
      Skinny Maginny's
      Jubeck New World Brewing
      7 Hills Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dubuque? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Dubuque.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dubuque? The cost of living in Dubuque is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Dubuque
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dubuque? Dubuque crime rates are 2,048, which are 19% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,048 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -10%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Dubuque? The median income in Dubuque is $54,938 which is 1% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,9381% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,6643% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dubuque a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
      Finley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hartig Drug
      Hartig Drug Store
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Mercy Family Pharmacy
      Hartig Drug
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Grand River Medical Group Family Practice Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Dubuque home prices? Dubuque home prices are $147,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $147,90020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80715% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Dubuque have good schools? The Dubuque graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Dubuque a good place to live? Dubuque has an overall rating of 67% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      15 total surveys

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