There are 20 independent living communities serving Ankeny, Iowa. This includes 2 communities in Ankeny and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 to $158 daily, with a mean expenditure running approximately $63. The per month cost averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $22,558, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Ankeny, IA can range from $965 per month up to $2,805 per month. The average cost is around $1,987 per month, or around $23,843 per year.
Ankeny is a small city in the State of Iowa. It is located within Polk County and is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. While the encompassing metro area is home to 457,908 residents, there are 49,581 living within the city itself. About 19% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Ankeny is 78. The city has a mean per capita income of $33,000 and a mean household income is $73,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The median housing price in Ankeny is $264,000, which is much more than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of about 4.24%.
Ankeny has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other American cities, Ankeny has an exceptionally low rate of crime and moderate air quality.