Assisted Living in Armstrong, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Armstrong, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Armstrong and 18 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with a median cost running around $114. The per month cost averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the average cost is around $41,016, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Armstrong, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Armstrong scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Armstrong scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Valley Vue Care Center, Ingleside, and Goldfinch Estates Memory Care.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Country Greens Golf Course, Rolling Green Fairways, and Rose Lake Golf Club.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Burt Lake Campground and Wildlife Area, Dawsons Lakeside Campgrounds, and Tuttle Lake County Park.
There is 1 church in or near the city (St John\'s Lutheran Church).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.87% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.20% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, 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 $63,258, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $52,024, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $26,136, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $37,650 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,061 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.13%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Armstrong receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Armstrong has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Armstrong has a very sparse population density of 13.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Armstrong have a very short daily commute time.
Armstrong has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.36%.

Armstrong is a municipality in Emmet County in the State of Iowa. It has a total population of just 1,452, with 1,020,762 inhabitants in the surrounding area. Approximately 39% of the local populace are over 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Armstrong is 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $52,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The mean home price in Armstrong is $132,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.13%.

Armstrong has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. Armstrong has subpar air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.

More About Armstrong, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Armstrong, Iowa

Valley Vue Care Center

108 2nd Ave Box 200

Armstrong, IA 50514

1-855-243-3078

5 Reviews

Valley Vue Care Center is a 50 bed senior housing facility located in Armstrong, Iowa. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with around 2,000 people residing in the zip code of 50514. It is a largely middle ...

Assisted Living in Armstrong, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Armstrong, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Armstrong, Iowa

Valley Vue Care Center

Spring Creek Independent And Assisted Living

Hawkeye Care Center Bancroft

Ingleside

Goldfinch Estates Memory Care

Goldfinch Estates

Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center

Good Samaritan Society - Estherville

Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont

Lakeside Lutheran Home

Palo Alto County Health System - Willow Ridge

Emerald Oaks Assisted Living

Temperance Lake Ridge

Emerald Oaks Independent and Assisted Living

St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center

Nicollet Place

Good Samaritan Society - Algona

Algona Good Samaritan Center

Windsor Manor - Algona

Ruthven Community Care Center