There are 20 independent living communities serving Waukee, Iowa. This includes 2 communities in Waukee and 18 nearby. The mean cost / day of independent living in Iowa is $63, with costs ranging between $17 and $158 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $1,879, with costs ranging from about $511 to $4,741. The mean yearly cost is $22,558, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Waukee can range from around $965 per month all the way up to $2,805 per month. The average cost is around $1,987 per month, or around $23,843 yearly.
Located within Dallas County, Waukee is a small city in Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. While the encompassing area includes 457,908 inhabitants, there are 16,069 within the city. People who are 55 and over make up about 16% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Waukee is 82. The average home price in the city is $285,000, which is more than the state average of $153,000. Waukee has a low unemployment rate of about 3.07%. The city's average household income is $79,000 ($37,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Waukee has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Waukee has a very low rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings.