There are 20 independent living communities serving Iowa City, Iowa. This includes 6 communities in Iowa City and 14 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from about $17 to $158 per day, with a mean cost running around $63. The monthly cost averages around $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $22,558, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Iowa City typically range between $1,403 per month and $2,204 per month. The median cost is around $1,925 per month, or around $23,100 yearly.
Iowa City is a mid-size city in Johnson County, Iowa. With 112,419 people in the encompassing metropolitan area and 77,509 residing in the city itself, it is the fifth biggest city in the state. About 18% of the population are over 55.
Iowa City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $27,000. The median household income is $45,000 versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.34% and the median housing price is $142,500, which is lower than the state average of $153,000.
Iowa City has medium mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Iowa City has an average crime rate and average air quality.