There are 13 respite care facilities serving Atlantic, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Atlantic and 9 nearby. Respite care costs in Iowa range from around $174 to $376 daily, with a median cost running approximately $245. The per month expense averages about $7,352 and ranges between $5,220 and $11,267. Annually, the average cost is around $61,685, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Atlantic is a small city in Cass County within Iowa. Though the surrounding metro area includes 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are 8,494 living in the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes 35% of the total population.
Atlantic has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city's average household income is $38,000 ($23,000 per person), vs the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The average housing price in Atlantic is $138,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $153,000. Atlantic also has a low unemployment rate of around 4.43%.
Atlantic has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Atlantic has average air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.