There are 8 independent living communities serving Ackley, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Ackley and 7 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 up to $158 daily, with a median expense running about $63. The per month expense averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $22,558, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Ackley is a small town in Hardin County in Iowa. The city has a population of just 2,464, with 1,020,762 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. The senior community composes around 38% of the overall population.
Ackley has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The median housing price in the city is $132,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $153,000. Ackley also has a low unemployment rate of about 3.43%. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Ackley has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other American cities, Ackley has very good air quality.