There are 20 hospice facilities serving Newton, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Newton and 16 nearby. The average cost per day of hospice care in Iowa is approximately $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 up to $6,000. The average yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Located within Jasper County, Newton is a small city in the State of Iowa. While the encompassing statistical area has 1,020,762 residents, there are 20,417 living within the city. The 55+ community currently composes about 30% of the overall population.
Newton has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $45,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.06% and the average housing price is $160,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.
Newton has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. Newton has average air quality ratings and an average rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.