Council Bluffs, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
62,564 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,092 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$831 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawattamie County
2
Omaha Metro Area
4
Iowa
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pottawattamie County
6
Omaha Metro Area
5
Iowa
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 22
Feb 1 7 27
Mar 2 5 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 2 2 38
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 10, IA State House District 19, IA
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Schools

Longfellow Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Heartland Christian School
1 miles, S • 4.6 star
Bloomer Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

EQ School of Hair Design
<1 miles, W • 1 star
Iowa Western Community College
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Creighton University
5 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Methodist Jennie Edmundson
2 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
2 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Eppley Airfield
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
54 miles, W • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
115 miles, E • 2.3 star
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