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Assisted Living in Iowa

There are 1,038 senior housing providers in the state of Iowa, which include 604 assisted living facilities. According to data published by Medicare, the median cost of assisted living facilities in Iowa is $41,016 per year, with costs ranging between $930 and $8,620 per month. The national median cost for the entire country is around $3,500 per month.

The metro area of Ames has the highest assisted living expenses in Iowa, with prices ranging between $3,100 per month and $5,140 per month and a median yearly cost of about $49,005. The lowest assisted living prices in the state are in and around the Sioux City area, where they average approximately $38,610 yearly and range between $1,700 and $4,800 per month.



SeniorScore™ for 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.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Iowa's SeniorScore™ of 74 is higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • Iowa has high access to Medicare registered healthcare providers.
  • Iowa has an average number of hospitals within the state.
  • Iowa has an average number of senior living facilities within the state.
  • Iowa has a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the state.
  • The average life expectancy in Iowa is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • Iowa has a high overall property crime rate compared to national averages.
  • Iowa has a high overall violent crime rate compared to national averages.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • 30% of the population in Iowa are seniors, compared to 29% nationally.
  • Iowa has 387 golf courses in the state.
  • Iowa has a high number of municipal parks throughout the state.
  • Iowa has 1,349 churches in the state.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.69% of total income in Iowa, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.35% of property value in Iowa, which is significantly higher than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The average sales tax in Iowa is 6.99%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
  • The average state income tax in Iowa is 4.60%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 3.38%.
  • The mean household income in Iowa is $64,003, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • Iowa's median household income is $51,846, which is higher than the national average of $51,560.
  • The average per capita income in Iowa is $26,128, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs in Iowa average $39,252 per year, which are lower than the national average of $42,700.
  • Nursing home costs in Iowa average $67,522 per year, which are significantly lower than the national average of $92,481.
  • Costs for adult daycare in Iowa average $15,699 per year, which are significantly lower than the national average of $17,931.
  • Costs for home healthcare in Iowa average $50,593 per year, which are higher than the national average of $46,197.
  • The unemployment rate is about 5.57% in Iowa, which is significantly lower than then national rate of 8.26%.
  • The overall cost of living in Iowa is low compared to national averages.
  • 0.51% of the senior population in Iowa are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Iowa receives an average of 33.5 inches of rain per year.
  • Iowa has an average annual temperature of 48.1 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Iowa has an average low temperature of 37.0 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Iowa has an average high temperature of 58.3 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Iowa has an average population density of 199 people per square mile.
  • Iowa has a high public school quality ranking.
  • Iowa has a low public school safety ranking.
  • Iowa has a high graduation rate of 90.33%.

Iowa has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 74. As reported by the most current census information, the state has a combined population of approximately 3,046,945, which makes it the 30th biggest state in the country. Within this populace, around 30% are 55 years of age or older. Residents have an average life expectancy of around 79.7 years.

The average household income in Iowa is $64,003, with median earnings of approximately $51,846. Residents of the state bring in about $26,128 on a per capita basis. The state currently has an unemployment rate of around 5.57% and the overall cost of living is low.

Iowa generally has a harsh climate, with average annual temperatures around 48.1 degrees. The low temperature is about 37 and the high temperature averages 58.3 degrees.

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Good Neighbor Home - Manchester, IA

Good Neighbor Home

105 Mccarren Dr

Manchester, IA 52057

1-855-238-4376

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Good Neighbor Home is a 133 room senior care community situated in Manchester, Iowa. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $46,013. It has a medium-density population, with about 9,000 ...

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