Here's what it costs to live in Council Bluffs, Iowa, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,030 per month, while the typical home is valued around $171,800. Households earn a median of $64,578 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$64,578
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,030
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$171,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
62,586
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,025
Per month
Avg Home Value
$207,350
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
77°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Temperate (Extreme) · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Council Bluffs?
The cost of living index for Council Bluffs is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Council Bluffs?
The median gross rent in Council Bluffs is $1,030 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Council Bluffs?
The median household income in Council Bluffs is $64,578 per year.
What is the median home value in Council Bluffs?
The median home value in Council Bluffs is $171,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Council Bluffs?
Air quality data for Council Bluffs is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Council Bluffs?
Tax data for Iowa is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
