Senior Living in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Top zip codes in Council Bluffs, IA: 51503, 51501

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Council Bluffs scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Council Bluffs scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 8 hospitals within close range of the city, including Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, and Omaha Va Medical Center (va Nebraska Western Iowa.
There are 69 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Amelia House, Amelia Place, and Regency Rehab and Skilled Nursing.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 192 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very high property crime rate.
The area has a high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
There are 51 golf courses in or around the city, including Field Of Greens, Bent Tree Golf Club, and Dodge Park Golf Course.
There are 39 parks near the city center, including Graham Park, Tomes Country Club Acres RV Park, and Lake Manawa State Park.
There are 207 churches in or near the city, including St Patrick\'s Catholic Church, Valley View Baptist Church, and St Peter\'s Church.
There are 15 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 114 grocery stores within the city.
There are 7 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 45 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.87% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.39% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $58,433, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,376, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,448, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,650 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,061 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.23%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Council Bluffs receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Council Bluffs has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
This city has very poor water quality.
Council Bluffs has an average population density of 886.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Council Bluffs have a very short daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Council Bluffs has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.78%.