There are 12 assisted living facilities serving Maquoketa, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Maquoketa and 10 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with a median cost running around $114. The monthly expense averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the average cost is around $41,016, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Maquoketa, Iowa
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- Maquoketa scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Maquoketa scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Jackson County Regional Health Center).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maquoketa Care Center, Clover Ridge Place, and QHC Crestridge .
- 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 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Maquoketa Country Club, Bellevue Golf Club, and Little Bear Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Maquoketa Caves State Park and Buzzard Ridge Wildlife Area).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including United Church of Christ, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.39% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.17% 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 $51,962, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,500, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,258, which is significantly 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 5.27%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Maquoketa receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Maquoketa has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Maquoketa has a very sparse population density of 54.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Maquoketa have a very short daily commute time.
- Maquoketa has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.81%.
Maquoketa is a small city in the State of Iowa. It is located within Jackson County. Though the city itself includes 8,658 residents, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a population of 1,020,762. People who are over 55 constitute approximately 32% of the total community.
Maquoketa has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city's mean household income is $38,000 ($22,000 per person), compared to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The mean home price in Maquoketa is $136,500, which is relatively less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Maquoketa has an average unemployment rate of around 5.27%.
Maquoketa has very harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average amounts of precipitation annually. Maquoketa has a lower than average rate of crime and very low air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.