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Council Bluffs, IA

Name: Council Bluffs, IA
Rating: 2.8

Population: 62,326

Key findings

Council Bluffs has a Livability Score of 67_/100, which is considered average
Council Bluffs crime rates are 185% higher than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Council Bluffs is equal to the Iowa average
Council Bluffs real estate prices are 15% lower than the Iowa average
Rental prices in Council Bluffs are 9% higher than the Iowa average

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What do the locals think about Council Bluffs?

50%Family friendly 50%Public transit is accessible 33%Walkable to grocery stores 0%Yards are well-kept 50%Lots of parks 33%Walkable to restaurants 50%Friendly neighbors 17%Safe at night 33%Pet friendly 50%Streets have sidewalks 67%A quiet area 50%Sense of community

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Council Bluffs Demographics

Population62,326 Median Age37.0 Have Kids (under 18)44%

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Top Rated Schools in Council Bluffs

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Lewis Central Senior High School	9 - 12	926	84%
Lewis Central Middle School	6 - 8	691	73%
College View Elementary School	PK - 5	570	71%
Hoover Elementary School	PK - 5	473	69%
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	PK - 5	234	67%
Rue Elementary School	PK - 5	352	67%
Titan Hill Intermediate School	2 - 5	870	65%
Gerald W Kirn Middle School	6 - 8	1,004	64%

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Council Bluffs, IA - Review From A Lifetime Resident of Iowa

Attractions4/10

Community7/10

Nightlife3/10

Dining3/10

Shopping3/10

As a lifetime Iowa resident, I have made many trips to Council Bluffs for different reasons, with the most recent trip being in December of 2010. There is really nothing to do in Council Bluffs or any real reason to visit the area on vacation, but if you are going to be there, there are a handful of things you can do to keep yourself busy. We usually stay at the Hampton Inn, which isn't anything fancy but its clean and nicer than most of the hotels in the area. There is a lot of farmland in Council Bluffs, but there is a decent sized mall with a large movie theater and even an IMAX theater.

If there is one thing Council Bluffs can do right, its make a good steak. There are numerous steak houses in the area, all of them are fairly affordable. However, if you're looking for a higher end steakhouse instead of the local joint, 360 Steakhouse in Harrah's hotel is by far the best. As far as attractions, there is not much to see in Council Bluffs, but if you like to gamble, they have decent casinos with low drink prices that are sure to keep adults entertained.

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Source: The Council Bluffs, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).