Assisted Living in Elkader, Iowa

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Elkader, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Elkader and 17 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,418, with costs ranging from around $930 up to $8,620. The median annual cost is $41,016, which is less than the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Elkader, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Elkader scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Elkader 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 (Central Community Hospital).
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Elkader Care Center, Scenic Acres, and Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community.
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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Elkader Golf & Country Club, Backbone Golf & Country Club, and Tri-City Golf Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Deer Run Resort and Bixby State Park).
There are no churches in or near the city.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 2 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.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.42% 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 $62,351, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $49,875, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $26,863, 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 2.54%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Elkader receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Elkader has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Elkader has a very sparse population density of 23.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Elkader have a very short daily commute time.
Elkader has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.56%.

Elkader is a town in Clayton County within Iowa. While the encompassing area is home to 1,020,762 residents, there are only 2,321 residing within the city. People 55 and over compose 39% of the population.

Elkader has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $27,000 and an average household income is $50,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 2.54% and the mean housing price is $139,500, which is relatively less than the Iowa average of $153,000.

Elkader has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Elkader has excellent air quality ratings when compared to similarly-sized cities.

More About Elkader, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Elkader, Iowa

Elkader Care Center

116 Reimer Street SW

Elkader, IA 52043

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews

Elkader Care Center is a 44 bed senior community situated in Elkader, Iowa. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with around 3,000 people residing in the 52043 zip code. It is a predominantly middle class area, with ...

Assisted Living in Elkader, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Elkader, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Elkader, Iowa

Elkader Care Center

Kingston Court

Scenic Acres

Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community

Garden View Senior Community

Edgewood Convalescent Home

Guttenberg Care Center

Great River Care Center

Prairie Maison

Residence at Bluff Haven

Walter Schmidt Senior Living

Maple Crest Manor and Assisted Living

Stoney Brook Village

Good Neighbor Home

Grandview Healthcare Center

Oelwein Health Care Center

Good Samaritan Society - Waukon

Ellen Kennedy Living Center

Arlington Place of Oelwein