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Cascade, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
2,375
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,236
ZIP codes
0
Cascade and its ZIP codes
Cascade at a glance
- Cascade is about 22 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 149th among 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- The median household income is $69,688, 7% below the Iowa median of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,200 (6% below Iowa) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Cascade, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cascade, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,688
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
27.3%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,047), Irish Americans (691), Mexican Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Cascade.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,537
57,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$743M
FY 2026, $7,486 per person
How people get to work
Cascade, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cascade, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
828
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 11°F
39.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cascade, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Cascade
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WorthingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BernardCity | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| FarleyCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 10 mi | 5.6 |
| EpworthCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| HopkintonCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PeostaCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| OnslowCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Center JunctionCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| DyersvilleCity | 14 mi | 7 |
| BankstonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| CentraliaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| GrafCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ZwingleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| WyomingCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MonmouthCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cascade, IA in?
- Cascade is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Cascade, IA?
- About 2,375 people live in Cascade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cascade?
- Nearby places include Worthington (8.8 mi), Bernard (9.2 mi), Farley (10 mi), Monticello (10 mi), Epworth (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023