City profile
Council Bluffs, IA
Pottawattamie County · Population 62,586
Council Bluffs is a city in Pottawattamie County, IA with about 62,586 residents and a typical home value near $172,000. It is 5 miles from Omaha, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$171,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,138
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
79
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.43%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.8%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.94%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 80/100
Top hazards: Hail, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
5 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
62,586
Black population
2.8%
County
Pottawattamie County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, derechos
Highlights
- About 62,586 residents
- Typical home value about $172,000
- 5 miles from Omaha, NE
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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