Living in Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 62,597 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 1%, #12 of 9,771), movers on a budget (top 1%, #31 of 12,111), first-time home buyers (top 1%, #67 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Council Bluffs
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Omaha, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 12 min and sets around 23:58; in late June it sets around 4:00.
How Council Bluffs ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,655 of 11,898 | #87 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 72 | #12 of 9,771 | #4 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 63 | #806 of 8,006 | #32 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 64 | #837 of 6,237 | #27 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 51 | #7,994 of 9,474 | #63 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 53 | #6,507 of 9,474 | #49 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 49 | #9,114 of 10,762 | #131 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | 67 | #757 of 4,537 | #4 of 23 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #772 of 4,444 | #4 of 25 | Map |
| DINKS | 66 | #1,425 of 3,053 | #6 of 18 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,027 of 7,271 | #27 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #182 of 6,227 | #5 of 46 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #761 of 3,933 | #4 of 22 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #244 of 2,119 | #5 of 12 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 71 | #67 of 8,006 | #11 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 68 | #31 of 12,111 | #5 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 63 | #1,144 of 4,114 | #6 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 65 | #2,573 of 7,271 | #9 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 58 | #4,618 of 9,474 | #49 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,713 of 18,063 | #352 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 0 | #15,964 of 16,523 | #282 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #12,003 of 18,063 | #348 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #7,166 of 16,523 | #81 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 72 | #1,956 of 21,167 | #6 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,702 of 12,111 | #46 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 69 | #2,273 of 12,111 | #12 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #154 of 4,750 | #3 of 27 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Omaha (Nebraska) 7 km
- Bellevue (Nebraska) 14 km
- Ralston 16 km
- La Vista 17 km
- Papillion 19 km
- Hillsborough (Nebraska) 23 km
- Chalco 26 km
- Glenwood (Iowa) 26 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.