Where is Council Bluffs Located? - Council Bluffs is a city located in the Pottawattamie County of Iowa, United States. Council Bluffs lies between 39.1030 Degrees North latitudes and 84.7263 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Council Bluffs Located?
Council Bluffs is a city located in the Pottawattamie County of Iowa, United States. Council Bluffs lies between 39.1030 Degrees North latitudes and 84.7263 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Council Bluffs city is 62799 people and the city has a total area of 42.93 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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City Council Bluffs County Pottawattamie County State Iowa State Capital Des Moines US Region Midwestern United States Latitude 41.2619°N Longitude 95.8608°W Elevation 1,204 ft (367 m) Land Area 38.9 sq mi Water Area 1.5 sq mi Total Area 40.4 sq mi Population ~62,799 (2020 Census) Population Density ~1,615 per sq mi ZIP Codes 51501, 51503 Area Code 712 Time Zone (Standard) Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6 Time Zone (DST) Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 19-16860 Congressional District 3rd District
Nearby Cities to Council Bluffs, Iowa
Omaha, Nebraska — 0 mi West
La Vista, Nebraska — 10 mi West
Bellevue, Nebraska — 8 mi Southwest
Papillion, Nebraska — 12 mi West
Glenwood, Iowa — 20 mi Southeast
Plattsmouth, Nebraska — 18 mi South
Elkhorn, Nebraska — 15 mi Northwest
Springfield, Nebraska — 22 mi Southwest
Missouri Valley, Iowa — 25 mi North
Underwood, Iowa — 10 mi Northeast
Council Bluffs, Iowa Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 34 14 0.7 April 62 40 2.9 July 87 67 3.5 October 65 44 2.1 Annual 61 42 31.0
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Continental (Dfa) Annual Rainfall ~30–32 inches Annual Snowfall ~25–35 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~210 days Tornado Risk Moderate
Driving Distances from Council Bluffs, Iowa
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Omaha NE 1 5 min La Vista NE 10 15 min Papillion NE 12 18 min Bellevue NE 8 15 min Glenwood IA 20 25 min Plattsmouth NE 18 25 min Lincoln NE 50 55 min Sioux City IA 120 2 hr Des Moines IA 135 2 hr 10 min Missouri Valley IA 25 30 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Mode Details
Airport Eppley Airfield (OMA) - Omaha, Nebraska Port Missouri River inland port facilities Major Highways I-80, I-29, US-6, US-275 Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service available in Omaha (nearby) Local Transit METRO Transit Omaha (regional access)
I-80 — major east-west interstate connecting Council Bluffs to Des Moines and Chicago
I-29 — north-south corridor linking Sioux City and Kansas City regions
US-6 — local connector route through Council Bluffs and Omaha metro area
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Landmark Name Type
Union Pacific Railroad Museum History Museum RailsWest Railroad Museum Railroad Museum Bayliss Park City Park Lake Manawa State Park State Park Golden Spike Monument Historic Monument Horseshoe Council Bluffs Casino Entertainment Council Bluffs Historic General Dodge House Historic House Tom Hanafan River’s Edge Park Riverfront Park
Places to Visit in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Landmark Name Type
Lake Manawa State Park Outdoor Recreation Union Pacific Railroad Museum Cultural Museum Bayliss Park Fountain Area Historic Park Horseshoe Casino Entertainment District Entertainment Zone Historic 100 Block Downtown Historic District Loess Hills Scenic Byway Access Scenic Drive Lewis & Clark Monument Area Historic Site Riverfront Trail System Recreation Trail
Colleges and Universities in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Iowa Western Community College Public Community College Career training & transfer programs University of Nebraska Omaha (nearby) Public University Research & business programs Creighton University (nearby) Private University Law, medicine & health sciences
Waterbodies in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Missouri River, Lake Manawa, Mosquito Creek Lake, Indian Creek, Big Lake (regional wetland areas)
Golf Courses in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs Country Club, Dodge Riverside Golf Club, Lake Manawa Golf Course, The Links at Fox Run
Council Bluffs, Iowa - Key Historical Facts
Council Bluffs was originally a major meeting point for Lewis and Clark during their 1804 expedition.
The city became an important hub for the Union Pacific Railroad during westward expansion.
It developed rapidly in the 19th century due to river trade along the Missouri River.
The name comes from early Native American councils held on nearby bluffs overlooking the river.
In the 1860s, it was selected as the eastern terminus of the First Transcontinental Railroad.
Today it is part of the Omaha metropolitan area and remains a key transportation hub.
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