There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Ida Grove, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Ida Grove and 15 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from around $930 up to $8,620. The mean yearly cost is $41,016, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ida Grove, Iowa
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- Ida Grove scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Ida Grove scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Horn Memorial Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Golden Horizons, Ida Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care, Morningside Healthcare Community, and Willow Dale Wellness Village.
- There is a low 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 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Ida Grove Golf & Country Club, Schleswig Golf Course, and Town & Country Recreation Area.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Cobb Memorial Park, Moorehead Pioneer Park, and Crawford Creek County Recreation Area.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Arthur Evangelical Free Church and United Church of Christ).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.37% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.97% 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 $53,334, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,311, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,121, 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 3.63%, which is very low 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.
- Ida Grove receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ida Grove has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Ida Grove has a very sparse population density of 22.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ida Grove have a very short daily commute time.
- Ida Grove has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.16%.
Ida Grove is a municipality in Ida County, Iowa. The encompassing statistical area contains 1,020,762 people, but there are just 2,867 within the city itself. Around 35% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Ida Grove has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $42,000 versus the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is about 3.63% and the median home price is $117,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $153,000.
Ida Grove has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rain annually. When compared to other American cities, Ida Grove has very good air quality ratings.