There are 17 assisted living facilities near Ossian, Iowa. The average cost / day of assisted living in Iowa is $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 average yearly cost is $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ossian, Iowa
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- Ossian scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Ossian 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 (Palmer Lutheran Health Center).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ossian Senior Hospice, Grand Meadows Glen senior apartments, and Good Samaritan Society - Postville.
- There is a high 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 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Pleasant Valley Sports Club, West Union Country Club, and South Winn Golf & Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Jewels Skate Country, Skip-A-Way RV Park-Campground, and Sampson Springs Campground.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Our Lady of Seven Dolors).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.58% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.05% 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 $60,722, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $58,194, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,204, 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 2.86%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ossian receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ossian has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ossian has a very sparse population density of 27.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ossian have a very short daily commute time.
- Ossian has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 93.05%.
Located within Winneshiek County, Ossian is a town in the State of Iowa. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are just 1,505 within the city. Approximately 29% of the population are over 55.
Ossian has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $58,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The median home price in Ossian is $192,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000. Ossian also has a low unemployment rate of around 2.86%.
Ossian has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Ossian has good air quality in relation to other cities in the United States.