There are 5 home care agencies in Des Moines, Iowa. In home care costs in Iowa range from around $128 up to $280 per day, with an average cost running approximately $176. The per month expense averages around $5,280 and ranges between $3,840 and $8,400. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $50,771, which is above the national average of $45,188.
Home care costs in Des Moines can range from around $21 per hour up to $30 per hour, with a median cost of approximately $25 per hour. This equates to a yearly cost of around $57,200.
Des Moines is a medium-sized city in Polk County within the State of Iowa and also the state's capital. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. With 212,318 residents living in the city itself and 457,908 in the surrounding area, it is the biggest city in Iowa. The 55+ community currently represents about 22% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Des Moines is 76. The city's median household income is $47,000 ($24,000 per person), vs an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The median home price in Des Moines is $36,000, which is lower than the state average of $153,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 7.8%.
Des Moines has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Des Moines has average air quality ratings and a high crime rate.