There are 20 respite care facilities serving Iowa City, Iowa. This includes 8 facilities in Iowa City and 12 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Iowa range from about $174 up to $376 daily, with an average cost running around $245. The monthly expense averages around $7,352 and ranges between $5,220 and $11,267. Annually, the median cost is around $61,685, which is under the national average of $77,380.
Located in Johnson County, Iowa City is a mid size city in Iowa. With 77,509 residents living inside the city itself and 112,419 in the encompassing area, it is the fifth largest city in Iowa. The 55-and-over community makes up about 18% of the overall population.
Iowa City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has an average per capita income of $27,000. The mean household income is $45,000 versus the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.34% and the mean home price is $142,500, which is relatively less than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Iowa City has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Iowa City has moderate air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other cities.