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Holy Cross, IA
City in Dubuque County, Iowa.
Population
280
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
855
ZIP codes
0
Holy Cross and its ZIP codes
Holy Cross at a glance
- Holy Cross is about 15 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Holy Cross, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dubuque County. PPP loans are for Holy Cross.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Holy Cross, 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
84° / 10°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Holy Cross, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Holy Cross
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuxemburgCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| North Buena VistaCity | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| RickardsvilleCity | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| New ViennaCity | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| BalltownCity | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| BankstonCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Cassville, WIVillage | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| GrafCity | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| DyersvilleCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| ColesburgCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SherrillCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| FarleyCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| EpworthCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| DurangoCity | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CentraliaCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OsterdockCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Holy Cross, IA in?
- Holy Cross is in Dubuque County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Holy Cross, IA?
- About 280 people live in Holy Cross, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Holy Cross?
- Nearby places include Luxemburg (4 mi), North Buena Vista (5.8 mi), Rickardsville (6.5 mi), New Vienna (6.9 mi), Balltown (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023