There are 9 independent living communities near Ida Grove, Iowa. Independent living costs in Iowa range from about $17 to $158 daily, with a median cost running about $63. The monthly cost averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $22,558, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Ida Grove is a small municipality in Ida County, Iowa. The surrounding metro area includes 1,020,762 people, but there are only 2,867 within the city. About 35% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Ida Grove has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The median home price in the city is $117,000, which is somewhat less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Ida Grove has a low unemployment rate of around 3.63%. The city's median household income is $42,000 ($24,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Ida Grove has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Ida Grove has very good air quality ratings.