Assisted Living in Avoca, Iowa

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Avoca, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Avoca and 19 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with an average expense running about $114. The per month cost averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Avoca range between $2,588 per month and $5,100 per month. The average cost is approximately $3,943 per month, or around $47,310 yearly.

SeniorScore™ for Avoca, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Avoca scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
Avoca scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Myrtue Medical Center).
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Avoca Specialty Care, Peace Haven Retirement Home, and Elm Crest Retirement Community.
There is a low 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 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Avoca Golf & Country Club, Rosman Glendale Shelby County Golf, and Harlan Golf & Country Club.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Botna Bend Park, Prairie Rose State Park, and Dr Joseph Spearing Park.
There are 9 churches in or near the city, including St Mary\'s Catholic Church, Trinity Lutheran Church, and United Church of Avoca.
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.87% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.39% 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 $65,563, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $54,688, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $29,401, which is significantly 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 4.93%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Avoca receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Avoca has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
This city has very poor water quality.
Avoca has a very sparse population density of 23.8 people per square mile.
Residents of Avoca have a long daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Avoca has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.45%.

Avoca is a municipality in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It is included in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The encompassing statistical area is home to 96,009 inhabitants, but there are just 2,036 residing in the city. Around 33% of the local populace are over 55.

Avoca has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The average housing price in the city is $154,500, which is relatively higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Avoca has a low unemployment rate of around 4.93%. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($29,000 per capita), vs an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.

Avoca has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of rain annually. Avoca has very poor water quality ratings and above average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Avoca, Iowa

Avoca Specialty Care

610 East York St

Avoca, IA 51521

1-855-224-5130

8 Reviews

Avoca Specialty Care is located at 610 East York St in Avoca, Iowa. It is a 46 bed senior care community. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with about 3,000 people residing in the 51521 zip code. ...

Assisted Living in Avoca, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Avoca, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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