There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Carroll, Iowa. This includes 6 facilities in Carroll and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 up to $287 per day, with a median expense running around $114. The per month cost averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the median cost is about $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Carroll, Iowa
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- Carroll scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Carroll 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 (St Anthony Regional Hospital).
- There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Swan House, New Hope Village Home, and New Hope Village Home.
- 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 31 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Carroll Country Club, Carroll Municipal Golf Course, and Breda Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Swan Lake State Park and Dickson Timber County Park).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Presbyterian Church of Carroll, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and First Assembly of God Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.13% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.16% 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 $61,015, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,893, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,981, 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 2.42%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Carroll receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Carroll has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Carroll has a very sparse population density of 70.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Carroll have a very short daily commute time.
- Carroll has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.67%.
Carroll is a small city in the State of Iowa. It is located in Carroll County. The surrounding statistical area contains 1,020,762 residents, but there are 12,373 residing in the city. Those who are over the age of 55 make up about 31% of the total population.
Carroll has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000. The mean household income is $50,000 compared to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is about 2.42% and the mean housing price is $186,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.
Carroll has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities, Carroll has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality.