There are 10 independent living communities near Eldora, Iowa. The daily costs for independent living in Iowa range from $17 up to $158, with an average expenditure running around $63. The per month expense averages around $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $22,558, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Eldora is a small municipality in Hardin County, Iowa. The surrounding statistical area is home to 1,020,762 inhabitants, but there are only 3,456 residing in the city itself. About 33% of the local populace are over 55.
Eldora has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The mean home price in the city is $142,500, which is somewhat lower than the Iowa average of $153,000. Eldora has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.29%. The city's mean household income is $51,000 ($24,000 per capita), compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Eldora has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of precipitation each year. Eldora has good air quality ratings in comparison to similarly-sized cities.