There are 20 independent living communities serving West Des Moines, Iowa. This includes 4 communities in West Des Moines and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 to $158 daily, with a mean expense running about $63. The per month cost averages around $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. Yearly, the mean cost is about $22,558, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in West Des Moines can range from about $965 per month up to $2,805 per month, with a median cost of approximately $1,987 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $23,843.
West Des Moines is a mid size city in Polk County, Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. With 457,908 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area and 55,278 living in the city limits, it is the tenth largest city in Iowa. The 55+ community currently makes up about 21% of the overall population.
West Des Moines has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 80. The city has a median per capita income of $38,000 and a median household income is $67,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 4.36% and the average housing price is $289,500, which is much more than the Iowa average of $153,000.
West Des Moines has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, West Des Moines has a low crime rate and moderate air quality.