There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Clarion, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Clarion and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 to $287 daily, with an average cost running approximately $114. The per month expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Clarion, Iowa
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- Clarion scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Clarion scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Wright Medical Center and Belmond Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Clarion Wellness and Rehabilitation Center, The Meadows Assisted Living, and Rotary Senior Living.
- 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.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 19 golf courses in or around the city, including Clarmond Country Club, Belmond Country Club, and Oak Ridge Golf & Recreation Association.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Lower Morse Lake WMA).
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Dayspring Assembly of God, United Church of Christ, and United Church of Rowan.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.01% 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 $53,469, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,649, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,570, 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 2.17%, which is very 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.
- Clarion receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Clarion has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Clarion has a very sparse population density of 25.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Clarion have a very short daily commute time.
- Clarion has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.04%.
Located within Wright County, Clarion is a municipality in Iowa. The city has a population of only 3,583, with 1,020,762 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area. Those who are 55 and over make up about 34% of the total population.
Clarion has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $39,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is around 2.17% and the mean home price is $57,000, which is lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Clarion has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low amounts of rain annually. Clarion has exceptional air quality compared to other cities in the US.