Name: Council Bluffs, IA
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Living in Council Bluffs, IA

Ranks better than 69% of areas Follow

Population

62,376

Median Age

38.7 Years

Council Bluffs Area Facts

Council Bluffs has a Livability Score of 69_/100, which is considered good
Council Bluffs crime rates are 104% higher than the Iowa average
Cost of living in Council Bluffs is equal to the Iowa average

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What do the locals think about Council Bluffs?

40%

Family friendly

53%

Public transit is accessible

60%

Walkable to grocery stores

20%

Yards are well-kept

40%

Lots of parks

53%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

27%

A quiet area

40%

Sense of community

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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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