Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Nicolas
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
JB's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Scooter's Java Express
Coffee Shop
Bella's Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Silverback Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sea Turtle Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) F
RailsWest Railroad Museum
Museum
Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
Attraction
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Attraction
IMAX & AMC Star Cinemas
Cinema
Model Railroad
Attraction
Lauritzen Gardens
Attraction
Lion Training
Attraction
Sable Antelope
Attraction
Hawk's Foundation Lion's Pride & Habitat
Attraction
Tortoise
Attraction
Cheetah
Attraction
Bongo
Attraction
A-4 Skyhawk
Attraction
Pink Backed Pelicans
Attraction
Tiger
Attraction
USS Marlin
Attraction
Ship Propellers
Attraction
Sloth Bear
Attraction
Ship Guns
Attraction
Monkeys
Attraction
A-7 Corsair II
Attraction
Old Plane
Attraction
HH-52A Seaguard
Attraction
Missles
Attraction
Tufted Deer
Attraction
Food and Drink (48) C+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Freddy's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dairy Queen (DQ)
Fast Food
Whiskey Roadhouse
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (10) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Crumbs Bakery & Cafe
Bakery
No Frills Supermarket
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Latino Market
Grocery Store
Always Low Price Store
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Orsi's Italian Bakery & Pizzeria
Bakery
Parks (88) A+
Peterson Park
Park
Rails West Train Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Fairmount Park
Park
First Responders Park
Park
Kirn Park
Park
North Shore Park
Park
Bayliss Park
Park
Golden Spike Park
Park
Dodge Fountain Park
Park
Manawa City Park
Park
Broadway Fountain
Park
ISD Entrance Park
Park
Broadway Park
Park
Discovery Park
Park
Cochran Park
Park
Graham Park
Park
Iowa West Foundation Trailhead Park
Park
Lincoln Memorial Park
Park
Valley View Park
Park
Charles E. Lankin Park
Park
Sternhill Park
Park
Dreamland Park
Playground
Twin City Park
Park
Trolley Park
Park
Shops (79) A-
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Gordmans
Department Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Christopher & Banks
Clothing
Famous Footwear
Shoes
Kohl's
Department Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Maurices
Clothing
rue21
Clothing
Metro Nail Spa
Beauty
RadioShack
Electronics
Petco
Pets
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
Target
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Council Bluffs.
Public Transit Stops (7)
Stops & Stations F
18th & W Broadway
Bus Stop
18th & W Broadway
Bus Stop
20th & W Broadway
Bus Stop
20th & W Broadway
Bus Stop
W Broadway & 35th St
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Omaha
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Council Bluffs is 90/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime D-

Council Bluffs crime rates are 3,514 per 100k, which is 104% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
3,065 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
448 crimes per 100k D
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employment C-

The median income in Council Bluffs is $53,449 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$53,449 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B-
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health B+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Council Bluffs Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Council Bluffs Police Station
Police
Council Bluffs Police Station
Police
Omni Dental Centre
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
New Image Dentistry
Dentist
Council Bluffs Police Department
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Council Bluffs Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Stuntz Family Dentistry
Dentist
DaVita Council Bluffs Dialysis Center
Doctor
Council Bluffs Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
CHI Health Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Hospital
Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Council Bluffs Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Broadway Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
Dentist
Council Bluffs Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CHI Health Clinic
Clinic
Associate Dentists
Dentist
Bluffs Family Health Care Center
Doctor
Pottawattamie County Sheriffs Office
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Council Bluffs home prices are $122,400 - which is 8% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$122,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools C

The Council Bluffs graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
62% C-
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (17) F
Longfellow Elementary School
Heartland Christian School
Bridgewood Education
Bloomer Elementary School
Lewis Central Middle School
Edison Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
E A Kreft Primary School
St Albert Catholic Schools
Titan Hill Intermediate School
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Hoover Elementary School
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Rue Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
College View Elementary
Bancroft Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Heartland Christian School
Bridgewood Education
Lewis Central Senior High School
Abraham Lincoln High School
Thomas Jefferson High School
St Albert Catholic Schools
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ratings F

Council Bluffs has an overall rating of 49% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes F
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Council Bluffs, IA - Review From A Lifetime Resident of Iowa 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 19, 2011) 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, th ...Read More ere 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. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Council Bluffs? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Peterson Park
      Rails West Train Park
      Sunset Park
      Fairmount Park
      First Responders Park
      Kirn Park
      North Shore Park
      Bayliss Park

      Entertainment

      RailsWest Railroad Museum
      Historic Squirrel Cage Jail
      Union Pacific Railroad Museum
      IMAX & AMC Star Cinemas
      Model Railroad
      Lauritzen Gardens
      Lion Training
      Sable Antelope

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Fazoli's
      Burger King
      Taco Bell
      HuHot Mongolian Grill
      Dairy Queen
      Hardee's
      Subway

      D- Commute

      Is public transit available in Council Bluffs? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Council Bluffs.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Council Bluffs? The cost of living in Council Bluffs is 90/100 - which is equal to Iowa.
      Council Bluffs
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Council Bluffs? Council Bluffs crime rates are 3,514, which are 104% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      3,514 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Council Bluffs? The median income in Council Bluffs is $53,449 which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $53,4493% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,4898% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Council Bluffs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
      CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      DaVita Council Bluffs Dialysis Center
      Bluffs Family Health Care Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Council Bluffs home prices? Council Bluffs home prices are $122,400 - which is 8% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $122,40034% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8609% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      63%

      1% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Council Bluffs have good schools? The Council Bluffs graduation rate is 82% - which is 6% lower than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      62%

      29% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Council Bluffs a good place to live? Council Bluffs has an overall rating of 49% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      49%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      48%

      15 total surveys

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