Health Profile of Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Dubuque Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Dubuque | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 12.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Dubuque is 77.9 years, about 1.4 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 12.9% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
20,437 residents in Dubuque are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 1,604 496 men · 1,108 women
- 75–84 3,509 1,390 men · 2,119 women
- 65–74 5,335 2,433 men · 2,902 women
- 50–64 9,989 4,839 men · 5,150 women
Younger residents
10,701 residents in Dubuque are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 3,031 1,439 boys · 1,592 girls
- 7–12 3,134 1,605 boys · 1,528 girls
- 3–7 2,624 1,333 boys · 1,291 girls
- 0–3 1,913 954 boys · 959 girls
About 3,980 residents in Dubuque (7.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Dubuque | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.8% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.3% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Dubuque are about the same as in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Dubuque | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 15.8% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.2% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Dubuque is about 16% higher than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,401 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 774,407 minutes a day and 282.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dubuque is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.91 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Dubuque | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.73 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Dubuque is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Dubuque, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Dubuque, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Dubuque, Iowa?
Dubuque, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Dubuque, Iowa?
People in Dubuque, Iowa can expect to live 77.9 years on average, 1.4 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Dubuque, Iowa?
4.1% of residents in Dubuque, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.9 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Dubuque, Iowa?
36.3% of adults in Dubuque, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.0 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Dubuque, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 70,401 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.7 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 774,407 minutes a day and 282.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Dubuque is 77.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.91 lifetimes a year.
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