The Town FilesEast Dubuque, Illinois
City in Jo Daviess County · population 1,505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,000
- Household income
- $67,891
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 48.1
East Dubuque is a city of 1,505 people in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. The median home is worth $144,000, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 80% of Illinois towns, hipper than 77% of Illinois towns.
How East Dubuque ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in East Dubuque is worth $144,000, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $67,891, which is more affordable than 55% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $867 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Dubuque | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $867 | $960 |
| Median household income | $67,891 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Dubuque
| People | East Dubuque | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 16.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in East Dubuque
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 10.1°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Dubuque since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 9, 1970 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 91 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 3, 2011.
Severe weather in Jo Daviess County since 1996
Jo Daviess County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 13, 2008 | Snowstorm | EM-3283: Record Snow And Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Jo Daviess County
Jo Daviess County had 7,485 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,804 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in East Dubuque itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in East Dubuque
3 public schools with 619 students, about 11.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dubuque Elem School | PK-6 | 351 | 12.1 |
| East Dubuque High School | 9-12 | 181 | 10.1 |
| East Dubuque Jr High | 7-8 | 87 | 12.4 |
Towns near East Dubuque
- Dubuque, IA4.3 mi · 59,667 people · home $204,800
- Jamestown, WI4.8 mi · 2,181 people · home $241,200
- Kieler, WI6.6 mi · 557 people · home $220,500
- Asbury, IA8.1 mi · 5,943 people · home $339,000
- Hazel Green, WI8.3 mi · 1,084 people · home $254,300
- Dickeyville, WI9.6 mi · 1,015 people · home $193,400
- Hazel Green, WI10.1 mi · 1,173 people · home $165,700
- Paris, WI11.0 mi · 655 people · home $278,700
East Dubuque questions
Is East Dubuque, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Dubuque scores better for retirees than 18% of Illinois towns and quieter than 80%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in East Dubuque?
The median owner-occupied home in East Dubuque is valued at $144,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,891, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $867 a month.
What is the weather like in East Dubuque?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 10.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does East Dubuque get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Dubuque since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 9, 1970. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)