Council Bluffs, Iowa

Population 62,329

Council Bluffs is located in Pottawattamie County, IA. The population is 62,329, making Council Bluffs the largest city in Pottawattamie County and the 8th largest city in the state of Iowa.

There are 17 public schools in Council Bluffs with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Council Bluffs is high , and there are 268 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Council Bluffs is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Council Bluffs property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Council Bluffs include Kane Township, Lewis Township and Carter Lake.

Council Bluffs Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18%

Crime Rate

62.54% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 787
  • Violent Crimes: 790
  • Robbery: 91
  • Burglary: 847
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

72.99% Higher than national avg.
  • 268 offenders in Council Bluffs
  • 43.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

133 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 81
  • Registered Polluters: 21
  • Superfunds: 31
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Council Bluffs, IA and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Council Bluffs's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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268 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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73 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Council Bluffs, IA issued 73 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Council Bluffs, IA issued 93 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $716
  • 1 Bedroom: $813
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,000
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,343
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,500

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Environmental Hazards

133 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Council Bluffs, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Council Bluffs, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Council Bluffs, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Council Bluffs, IA

Earthquakes
Council Bluffs, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Council Bluffs, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Council Bluffs, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Council Bluffs, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Council Bluffs, IA: $47,097

Unemployment

Unemployment in Council Bluffs is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.89%
White Collar - 54.11%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

42 FCC Towers view all

2 Hospitals view all

1 Library view all

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