There are 19 independent living communities serving Clive, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Clive and 18 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 to $158 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $63. The per month expense averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $22,558, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Clive, IA ranges from about $965 per month to $2,805 per month. The median cost is $1,987 per month, or about $23,843 yearly.
Located in Polk County, Clive is a small city in Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. The encompassing metro area contains 457,908 people, but there are 15,448 residing within the city limits. The senior community constitutes 23% of the total population.
Clive has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 84. The city's average household income is $102,000 ($45,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The average home price in Clive is $340,500, which is higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of about 1.84%.
Clive has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall each year. Clive has a very low crime rate and moderate air quality in relation to other cities in the US.