There are 20 nursing homes serving Storm Lake, Iowa. This includes 5 in Storm Lake and 15 nearby. The costs per day for nursing home care in Iowa range from $120 up to $259, with an average cost running approximately $169. The monthly expense averages about $5,070 and ranges between $3,600 and $7,770. Annually, the median cost is about $61,685, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Storm Lake is a small city in Buena Vista County in the State of Iowa. While the city has 12,756 residents, the encompassing area has a populace of 1,020,762. The 55-and-over community currently comprises 24% of the total population.
Storm Lake has an average SeniorScore™ of 62. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($21,000 per person), compared to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The average housing price in Storm Lake is $166,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.49%.
Storm Lake has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. Storm Lake has a high crime rate and below average air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.