There are 20 hospice facilities serving Council Bluffs, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Council Bluffs and 17 nearby. The average daily cost of hospice care in Iowa is $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 up to $6,000. The average yearly cost is $55,080, which is the same as the US average of $55,080.
Located in Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs is a mid-size city in the State of Iowa. It is included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area. With 71,782 inhabitants living within the city limits and 96,009 in the encompassing metropolitan area, it is the 6th largest city in Iowa. The 55+ community represents around 26% of the total population.
Council Bluffs has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The average home price in the city is $130,500, which is relatively less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Council Bluffs also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 7.23%. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($23,000 per capita), compared to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Council Bluffs has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation each year. Council Bluffs has a high rate of crime, above average air quality ratings, and very low water quality ratings compared to other cities.