There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Estherville, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Estherville and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure 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 Estherville, Iowa
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- Estherville scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Estherville scores lower 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 (Avera Holy Family Health).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Rosewood Manor and Good Samaritan Society - Estherville)
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Estherville Golf & Country Club, Riverview Golf Course, and Hillcrest Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Estherville Meteorite Historical Marker, Fort Defiance State Park, and Okamanpeedam State Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.87% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.20% 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 $57,530, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,291, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,168, 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 4.21%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Estherville receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Estherville has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Estherville has a very sparse population density of 40.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Estherville have a very short daily commute time.
- Estherville has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.84%.
Estherville is a small city in Emmet County, Iowa. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are 7,661 living inside the city limits. The 55-and-over community represents approximately 30% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Estherville is 67. The mean home price in the city is $126,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $153,000. Estherville has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.21%. The city's mean household income is $43,000 ($24,000 per person), versus an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Estherville has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation each year. Estherville has low air quality ratings and an average crime rate in comparison to other cities in the US.