There are 13 assisted living facilities near Tama, Iowa. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 up to $287 daily, with a mean expense running about $114. The per month expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the mean cost is around $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Tama, Iowa
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- Tama scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Tama scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sunny Hill Care Center, Premier Estates of Toledo, and St. Francis Manor.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low 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 city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Tama-Toledo Country Club, Brooklyn-Victor Country Club, and Oakland Acres Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Tama County OHV Park And Campground, Outback Campground & Resort, and Otter Creek Lake & Park.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Assembly of God Church).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 5 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 2.23% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.21% 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 $50,955, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,136, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,197, 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 6.22%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Tama receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Tama has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Tama has a very sparse population density of 44.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Tama have a very short daily commute time.
- Tama has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.56%.
Tama is a small municipality in Tama County, Iowa. The city has a population of just 4,504, with 1,020,762 inhabitants in the encompassing statistical area. The 55+ community comprises around 26% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Tama is 60. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000. The average household income is $39,000 versus the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.22% and the average home price is $126,000, which is lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Tama has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other American cities, Tama has very low air quality ratings.