There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Battle Creek, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Battle Creek and 11 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with an average expenditure running about $114. The monthly expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Battle Creek, Iowa
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- Battle Creek scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Battle Creek scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Horn Memorial Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Willow Dale Wellness Village, Golden Horizons, Ida Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Morningside Healthcare Community.
- 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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Ida Grove Golf & Country Club, Schleswig Golf Course, and Correctionville Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Crawford Creek County Recreation Area, Moorehead Pioneer Park, and Cobb Memorial Park.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (St Mary\'s Catholic Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.37% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.97% 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 $69,665, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,578, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $30,279, 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 6.75%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Battle Creek receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Battle Creek has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Battle Creek has a very sparse population density of 13.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Battle Creek have a short daily commute time.
- Battle Creek has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.12%.
Battle Creek is a small municipality in Ida County, Iowa. The encompassing metropolitan area is home to 1,020,762 people, but there are just 1,075 living within the city. 37% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Battle Creek is 74. The city has an average per capita income of $30,000 and an average household income is $38,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.75% and the mean housing price is $69,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $153,000.
Battle Creek has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Battle Creek has very good air quality ratings.