There are 17 independent living communities serving Northwood, Iowa. This includes 2 communities in Northwood and 15 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from about $17 to $158 per day, with a mean expense running around $63. The per month expense averages about $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $22,558, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Northwood is a small city in Iowa. It is located in Worth County. Though the city is home to only 3,018 people, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a total population of 1,020,762. Those over the age of 55 comprise approximately 35% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Northwood is 68. The average home price in the city is $153,000, which is less than the state average of $153,000. Northwood also has a low unemployment rate of about 2.85%. The city's average household income is $49,000 ($28,000 per capita), versus the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Northwood has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. Northwood has exceptional air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.