Jobs & Economy in Dubuque
Dubuque's economy runs on a real, substantial anchor manufacturing employer and a genuine tri-state regional service role.
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Learn moreA real, substantial anchor employer
John Deere Dubuque Works is the area's largest single employer at approximately 3,000 workers, marking 75 years of operation as of recent coverage.
A real tri-state regional economy
Dubuque's position at the meeting point of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin along the Mississippi River gives it a genuine role as a regional service hub for a seven-county area.
A genuinely low cost of living
Dubuque's overall cost of living ran approximately 8% below the national average, supporting real household purchasing power alongside its employer base.
Key takeaways
- John Deere Dubuque Works anchors real local employment at ~3,000 jobs.
- Dubuque's tri-state position gives it a genuine regional economic hub role.
- Dubuque's cost of living runs approximately 8% below the national average.
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