There are 20 independent living communities serving Norwalk, Iowa. This includes 2 communities in Norwalk and 18 nearby. The median daily cost of independent living in Iowa is approximately $63, with costs running between $17 and $158 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,879, with costs ranging from around $511 to $4,741. The median annual cost is $22,558, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Norwalk, IA generally range from $965 per month to $2,805 per month, with a median cost of about $1,987 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of around $23,843.
Norwalk is a small city in Warren County, Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. While the city is home to 11,192 people, the encompassing area has a population of 457,908. 21% of the residents are over 55.
Norwalk has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 86. The city's median household income is $71,000 ($34,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The median housing price in Norwalk is $246,000, which is significantly higher than the state average of $153,000. Norwalk also has a low unemployment rate of around 2.03%.
Norwalk has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Norwalk has above average air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime.