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Council Bluffs, IA

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Let’s start with the basics: Council Bluffs, IA is located in Pottawattamie County and it has a population of 62,934. What about cost of living in Council Bluffs, IA? The median income in Council Bluffs, IA is $50,841 and the median home value is $128,374.

Read on to learn more about Council Bluffs, IA, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

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Affordable Places To Live In Council Bluffs

Median Household Income
$50,841
Median Home Value
$128,374
Housing Affordability Index
166
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.20%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Council Bluffs

Unemployment Rate
3.40%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.20%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
67.20%
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Food Scene in Council Bluffs

40.10%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
24.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
49.40%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$859.00

Love Where You Live In Council Bluffs

Volunteerism Rate
14.60%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
49.50%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.30%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
36.90
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Health in Council Bluffs

92.00%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
10.20%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
2.70
19.80%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Council Bluffs

Average Mortgage Amount
$667.29
Median Rent
$673
59.20%
Of Homes Owned
40.80%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Council Bluffs

6.30%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
8.80%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.30%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
15.40%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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