Council Bluffs, IA

Living in Council Bluffs

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 19
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Commute 85
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 84
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 39
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Hospitals 89
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Colleges 62
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Schools 76
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Residents

62k Population +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

$54k Median 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

$120k Median Home Value +$9.6k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$713 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Council Bluffs, IA

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Clarkson College
7 miles, W
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Bellevue University
7 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Council Bluffs, IA

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Airports

Airports near Council Bluffs, IA

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Eppley Airfield
5 miles, NW
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Lincoln Airport
54 miles, SW
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