Assisted Living in Cresco, Iowa

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Cresco, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Cresco and 15 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 to $287 daily, with a median expense running approximately $114. The per month expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Cresco, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Cresco scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Cresco scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Regional Health Services Of Howard County).
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Evans Memorial Home, Hawkeye Care Center Cresco , and Patty Elwood Center.
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 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Cresco Country Club, South Winn Golf & Country Club, and Harmony Golf Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Hruska\'s Bluffton Campground, Harvest Farm Campground, and Randy\'s Bluffton Store.
There is 1 church in or near the city (Assembly of God Church).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.28% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.29% 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 $56,318, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,950, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,880, which is 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 3.76%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Cresco receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Cresco has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Cresco has a very sparse population density of 28.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Cresco have a very short daily commute time.
Cresco has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.80%.

Cresco is a small city in Howard County within Iowa. The city has a total population of 5,967, with 1,020,762 residents in the surrounding metro area. Approximately 30% of the local populace are over the age of 55.

Cresco has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The median housing price in Cresco is $157,500, which is higher than the state average of $153,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.76%.

Cresco has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation annually. Cresco has a very low rate of crime and above average air quality ratings in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Cresco, Iowa

Evans Memorial Home

1010 North Elm St

Cresco, IA 52136

1-855-238-4376

5 Reviews

Evans Memorial Home is a 52 unit senior housing community located in Cresco, Iowa. With an average family income of $44,140, the community is in a generally middle class area. It has a sparse population, with roughly 7,000 ...

Assisted Living in Cresco, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Cresco, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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Evans Memorial Home

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