Council Bluffs, IA
Living in Council Bluffs
Bikeability17
Walkability19
Commute85
Public Transit19
Affordability84
Public Safety76
Airports39
Hospitals89
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
62kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$713Median Monthly Rent+$142 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Council Bluffs
United States45
Iowa35
Omaha Metro Area43
Pottawattamie County20
Property Crime in Council Bluffs
United States48
Iowa43
Omaha Metro Area57
Pottawattamie County67
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Council Bluffs
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding38
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Council Bluffs, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Council Bluffs, IA
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, S
Bridgewood Education
1 miles, E
St Albert Catholic Schools
2 miles, NE
All Saints Catholic School
4 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Council Bluffs, IA
Creighton University
5 miles, W
University of Nebraska Medical Center
6 miles, W
Clarkson College
7 miles, W
Bellevue University
7 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Council Bluffs, IA
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
2 miles, N
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
2 miles, N
Boys Town National Research Hospital
6 miles, W
Douglas County Health Center
6 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Council Bluffs, IA
Eppley Airfield
5 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
54 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
85 miles, N
Des Moines International Airport
115 miles, E