Assisted Living in Fairfield, Iowa

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Fairfield, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Fairfield and 15 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with an average expenditure running about $114. The per month cost averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the median cost is around $41,016, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Fairfield, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

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

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Jefferson County Health Center and Jefferson County Hospital).
There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sunny Brook Home Care - Fairfield Office, Fairfield Care, and Sunnybrook of Fairfield.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average 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.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Fairfield Golf & Country Club, Walton Golf Club, and River View Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Waterworks Park, Central Park, and Jefferson County Park.
There are 8 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Nazarene, Agapeland Preschool & Child Cr, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
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 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.30% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.33% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.96%, which is lower 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 $58,025, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $42,519, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,494, 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 5.75%, which is 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.

General Quality of Life

Fairfield receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Fairfield has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Fairfield has a very sparse population density of 75.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Fairfield have a very short daily commute time.
Fairfield has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.40%.

Fairfield is a small city in Iowa. It is located within Jefferson County. The encompassing statistical area contains 1,020,762 residents, but there are 13,332 living in the city itself. Residents who are over 55 represent approximately 36% of the population.

The SeniorScore™ for Fairfield is 71. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $43,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.75% and the average housing price is $70,500, which is significantly less than the Iowa average of $153,000.

Fairfield has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average amounts of rainfall each year. Fairfield has lower than average air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield, Iowa

Parkview Care Center

2237 Highway 34

Fairfield, IA 52556

1-855-243-3078

5 Reviews

Parkview Care Center is a 70 bed senior care facility situated in Fairfield, Iowa. The facility is in a generally middle class area, with a median family income of $40,875. With around 14,000 individuals residing in the zip ...

Assisted Living in Fairfield, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Fairfield, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Fairfield, Iowa

Parkview Care Center

Sunnybrook of Fairfield

Oaks At Parkview Care Center

Center Village Of Tenco

Rescare Mt Pleasant Community Services

Vista Woods Care Center

Sunnybrook Assisted Living

Pennsylvania Place

Prairie Hills at Ottumwa

Halcyon House

All-American Care of Washington

United Presbyterian Home

Manor House Care Center

Sigourney Health Care

Good Samaritan Society - Ottumwa

Mulberry Place Independent and Assisted Living

Bloomfield Care Center

New London Specialty Care