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Council Bluffs, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
Council Bluffs, IA
At a Glance
How Council Bluffs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Council Bluffs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Council Bluffs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Council Bluffs residents earn a median household income of $64,092 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,252. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Council Bluffs is $164,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,060. Median rent is $980/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Council Bluffs reports 790 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,845/100K. The murder rate is 9.6/100K.
Education
21.7% of adults in Council Bluffs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Council Bluffs has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.