There are 15 independent living communities serving Dubuque, Iowa. This includes 14 communities in Dubuque and 1 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Iowa range from $17 up to $158, with a mean cost running around $63. The monthly expense averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $22,558, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Dubuque can range from about $1,337 per month to $2,121 per month, with an average cost of around $1,944 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of $23,331.
Dubuque is a mid size city in Dubuque County, Iowa. With 71,168 people residing in the city limits and 79,168 in the surrounding statistical area, it is the seventh biggest city in the state. Around 28% of the residents are over 55.
Dubuque has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The median housing price in the city is $139,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $153,000. Dubuque also has an average unemployment rate of around 5.7%. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($26,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Dubuque has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average amounts of rain annually. Dubuque has a lower than average rate of crime and exceptional air quality ratings in relation to other cities.