There are 13 respite care facilities serving Chariton, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Chariton and 12 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Iowa range from around $174 to $376 daily, with a median cost running about $245. The per month expense averages around $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.
Chariton is a small city in Lucas County, Iowa. While the encompassing statistical area contains 1,020,762 people, there are 6,493 living within the city limits. Those 55 and over constitute 34% of the total population.
Chariton has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $40,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is about 12.6% and the mean housing price is $127,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $153,000.
Chariton has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Chariton has a lower than average crime rate and better than average air quality compared to other American cities.