There are 17 independent living communities serving Des Moines, Iowa. This includes 15 communities in Des Moines and 2 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Iowa range from $17 up to $158, with an average expense running around $63. The per month cost averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $22,558, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Des Moines range between $965 per month and $2,805 per month. The median cost is approximately $1,987 per month, or around $23,843 yearly.
Des Moines is the capital city of Iowa, located in Polk County. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. It is the biggest city in the state. The encompassing statistical area contains 457,908 people, but there are 212,318 residing in the city. About 22% of the residents are over 55.
Des Moines has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $47,000 ($24,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The mean housing price in Des Moines is $36,000, which is much lower than the Iowa average of $153,000. Des Moines also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.8%.
Des Moines has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of rain each year. Compared to other cities, Des Moines has average air quality and a high crime rate.