There are 20 independent living communities serving Marion, Iowa. This includes 4 communities in Marion and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from about $17 to $158 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $63. The per month expense averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $22,558, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Marion, IA range between $1,299 per month and $2,639 per month. The median cost is approximately $2,028 per month, or around $24,339 yearly.
Marion is a small city in Linn County, Iowa. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area. Though the surrounding metro area includes 209,020 people, there are 36,980 within the city itself. People who are over 55 compose 24% of the community.
Marion has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $60,000 ($31,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The mean housing price in Marion is $226,500, which is somewhat higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Marion also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.84%.
Marion has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average levels of rainfall annually. Marion has low air quality and a lower than average crime rate compared to other American cities.