How long is the commute from Council Bluffs, IA?
Workers who live in Council Bluffs, IA take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Council Bluffs get to work
| Means of transportation | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±2.0 points) | 79.8% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 6.7% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.6% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.8% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Council Bluffs, the average commute is lower than in Pottawattamie County (19.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Council Bluffs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Pottawattamie County, Council Bluffs ranks 14 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 740 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Council Bluffs
| Vehicles available | Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.0 points) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±1.8 points) | 31.6% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±1.9 points) | 37.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±1.8 points) | 24.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Council Bluffs, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Pottawattamie County (6.3%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Council Bluffs
| Council Bluffs | Pottawattamie County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±1.2 points) | 9.8% (±0.9 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±1.2 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.7% (±1.8 points) | 86.2% (±1.3 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Council Bluffs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Pottawattamie County (86.2%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Council Bluffs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | — | 17.9 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Carter Lake | 4.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Bellevue | 7.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Offutt AFB | 8.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent | 8.9 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ralston | 9.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Omaha | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.3) | Higher |
| McClelland | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| La Vista | 12 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carter Lake, IA (22.7 minutes), Bellevue, NE (20.8 minutes), Omaha, NE (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pottawattamie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Avoca | 24.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Macedonia | 24.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 10 | Oakland | 22.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Carter Lake | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | McClelland | 21.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Crescent | 21.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | 17.9 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 7 of 14 places in Pottawattamie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Council Bluffs
How long is the average commute in Council Bluffs?
Workers who live in Council Bluffs, IA take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Council Bluffs without a car?
7.6% of households in Council Bluffs have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Council Bluffs?
8.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Council Bluffs worked from home, and 84.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Council Bluffs city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Council Bluffs city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Council Bluffs city, Iowa
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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