There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Atlantic, Iowa. This includes 5 facilities in Atlantic and 12 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with a median expense running approximately $114. The per month expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $41,016, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Atlantic, Iowa
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- Atlantic scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Atlantic scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Cass County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Heritage House, Park Place/Sunshine Homes, and Allen Place.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Atlantic Golf & Country Club, Nishna Hills Golf Club, and Crestwood Hills Golf Course.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Cass County Conservation, Atlantic Parks & Recreation, and Cold Springs State Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Atlantic Evangelical Free Chr, United Church of Christ, and First Assembly of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.40% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.34% 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 $49,832, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,595, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,609, which is significantly lower 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 4.43%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Atlantic receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Atlantic has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Atlantic has a very sparse population density of 51.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Atlantic have a very short daily commute time.
- Atlantic has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.77%.
Atlantic is a small city in Cass County, Iowa. While the surrounding statistical area contains 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are 8,494 living in the city itself. The 55+ community currently composes approximately 35% of the overall 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 whole of Iowa. The average home price in Atlantic is $138,000, which is less than the Iowa average of $153,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.43%.
Atlantic has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities, Atlantic has a low crime rate and moderate air quality.