Council Bluffs, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Council Bluffs is a community in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, home to about 62,586 people spread across 43.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,200 a year, and a typical home is worth about $171,800. About 32.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Council Bluffs ranks number 10 of 1,017 in population, number 527 in median household income, number 241 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Council Bluffs typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 12°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Carter Lake, IA | 4.9 mi. | 3,767 |
| 2. | Bellevue, NE | 7.7 mi. | 64,510 |
| 3. | Offutt AFB, NE | 8.7 mi. | 6,074 |
| 4. | Crescent, IA | 8.9 mi. | 549 |
| 5. | Weston, IA | 9.2 mi. | 192 |
| 6. | Ralston, NE | 9.9 mi. | 6,472 |
| 7. | Mineola, IA | 10.5 mi. | 110 |
| 8. | Omaha, NE | 10.6 mi. | 488,837 |
What is the population of Council Bluffs, Iowa?
Council Bluffs has a population of about 62,586 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Council Bluffs, Iowa in?
Council Bluffs is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
The median home value in Council Bluffs is about $171,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
The median personal income in Council Bluffs is about $37,200 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Council Bluffs, Iowa?
Since 1950, 56 tornadoes have been recorded in Pottawattamie County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Council Bluffs, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 12 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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