There are 20 respite care facilities serving Altoona, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Altoona and 19 nearby. Respite care costs in Iowa range from about $174 to $376 per day, with a mean cost running about $245. The per month cost averages about $7,352 and ranges between $5,220 and $11,267. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $61,685, which is under the national average of $77,380.
Altoona is a small city in the State of Iowa. It is located within Polk County and is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 457,908 inhabitants, there are 16,136 living within the city. Residents who are 55 and over comprise 20% of the population.
Altoona has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The mean housing price in the city is $237,000, which is much higher than the state average of $153,000. Altoona also has a low unemployment rate of around 3.63%. The city's mean household income is $63,000 ($30,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Altoona has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Altoona has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings.