There are 20 independent living communities serving Muscatine, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Muscatine and 19 nearby. The median cost per day of independent living in Iowa is approximately $63, with costs running between $17 and $158 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $1,879, with costs ranging from around $511 to $4,741. The median yearly cost is $22,558, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Muscatine, IA generally range between $1,100 per month and $2,406 per month. The average cost is $1,977 per month, or around $23,728 per year.
Located in Muscatine County, Muscatine is a small city in Iowa. The surrounding statistical area includes 1,020,762 residents, but there are 30,678 within the city limits. About 27% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Muscatine has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's median household income is $49,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The median home price in Muscatine is $177,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.7%.
Muscatine has extreme mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Muscatine has very poor air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.