Assisted Living in Zearing, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Zearing, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Zearing and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 up to $287 per day, with a median expense running approximately $114. The per month expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the average cost is about $41,016, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Zearing typically ranges from around $3,100 per month up to $5,140 per month. The average cost is $4,084 per month, or around $49,005 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Zearing, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Zearing scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Zearing scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Story County Hospital and Story County Hospital & Ltc).
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Zearing Health Care Center, Hubbard Care Center, and State Center Specialty Care.
There is a very low 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 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Hubbard Recreation Club, Twin Anchors Golf Club, and Indian Creek Country Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Twin Anchors Camp Ground and Hickory Grove Park).
There is 1 church in or near the city (Cornerstone Church of Christ).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.78% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.33% 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 $65,573, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $54,696, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $27,562, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $49,005 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $66,430 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 3.69%, which is very 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.

General Quality of Life

Zearing receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Zearing has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Zearing has a very sparse population density of 15.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Zearing have a very long daily commute time.
Zearing has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.69%.

Zearing is a small municipality in Story County, Iowa. It is part of the Ames metropolitan area. Though the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 61,870 inhabitants, there are only 842 within the city limits. People who are over the age of 55 comprise 33% of the total population.

Zearing has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000 and a median household income is $55,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 3.69% and the median home price is $138,000, which is relatively lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.

Zearing has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Zearing has above average air quality in relation to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Zearing, Iowa

Zearing Health Care Center

404 East Garfield

Zearing, IA 50278

1-855-229-7494

6 Reviews

Zearing Health Care Center is located at 404 East Garfield in Zearing, Iowa. It is a 40 unit skilled nursing facility. With a median per-family income of $56,650, the facility is in a largely middle income area. ...

Assisted Living in Zearing, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Zearing, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

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