Senior Living in Sioux City, Iowa

Top zip codes in Sioux City, IA: 51106, 51104, 51103, 51105, 51108, 51109, 51101

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Sioux City scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
Sioux City scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Mercy Medical Center-sioux City, Mercy Medical Ctr-sioux City, and St Lukes Regional Medical Center.
There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including St. Anne\'s of Sioux City, St. Anne\'s of Sioux City, and Brookdale Sioux City.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 95 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Sioux City Country Club, Sun Valley Golf Course, and Hidden Acres Public Golf Course.
There are 23 parks near the city center, including Cook Park, Grandview Park, and Flight 232 Memorial.
There are 71 churches in or near the city, including Bethany Lutheran Church, Mt Zion Baptist Church, and St Paul Episcopal Church.
There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 45 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 34 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.65% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.57% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.99%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Iowa has an average state income tax of 4.60%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $57,291, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,011, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,260, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $38,610 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $68,985 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $11,427 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.11%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sioux City receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Sioux City has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Sioux City has an average population density of 1,146.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Sioux City have a very short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Sioux City has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 83.56%.