There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Chariton, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Chariton and 13 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Iowa is about $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 up to $8,620. The median annual cost is $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Chariton, Iowa
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- Chariton scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Chariton scores lower 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 (Lucas County Health Center).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Chariton Specialty Care).
- 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 11 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Lakeview Golf & Country Club, Pine Knolls Country Club, and Pleasantville Golf & Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Eikenberry Park, Northwest Park, and Cinder Marsh Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Truth Assembly of God and Truth Assembly of God).
- There are no malls / shopping centers 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 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.12% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.35% 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 $46,607, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,462, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,264, 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 12.60%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chariton receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Chariton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Chariton has a very sparse population density of 32.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chariton have a very short daily commute time.
- Chariton has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.72%.
Chariton is a small city in Lucas County, Iowa. The city has a total population of 6,493, with 1,020,762 inhabitants in the encompassing area. Around 34% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Chariton has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The average home price in the city is $127,500, which is less than the state average of $153,000. Chariton also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 12.6%. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($19,000 per person), compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Chariton has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation annually. Chariton has above average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.