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Assisted Living in Altoona, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Altoona, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Altoona and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 up to $287 per day, with a median cost running about $114. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Altoona, IA range between $1,754 per month and $5,100 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,613 per month, or about $43,350 per year.




SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Iowa



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.

77

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Altoona scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
  • Altoona scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Broadlawns Medical Center, and Mercy Medical Center-des Moines.
  • There are 60 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Altoona Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Prairie Vista Village, and Courtyard Estates - Pleasant Hill.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 210 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
  • There are 44 golf courses in or around the city, including Terrace Hills Golf Course, Copper Creek Golf Course, and Grand View Golf Course.
  • There are 40 parks near the city center, including Haines Park, Skate Park, and Lions Park.
  • There are 326 churches in or near the city, including S S John & Paul Catholic Chr, Altoona Christian Church, and Christ the King Lutheran Chr.
  • There are 26 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 107 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 10 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 34 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.41% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.60% 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 $77,343, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $63,410, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $30,229, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $43,350 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $77,380 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $17,550 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 3.63%, which is very low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Altoona receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Altoona has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Altoona has an average population density of 641.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Altoona have a short daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Altoona has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.92%.

Altoona is a small city in Polk County, Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. While the city itself includes 16,136 residents, the surrounding statistical area contains a total population of 457,908. Those over the age of 55 comprise around 20% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Altoona is 77. The city's mean household income is $63,000 ($30,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The mean housing price in Altoona is $237,000, which is more than the Iowa average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.63%.

Altoona has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. Altoona has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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