There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Fayette, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Fayette and 15 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Iowa is $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 up to $8,620. The mean annual cost is $41,016, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fayette, Iowa
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- Fayette scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Fayette scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Mercy Hospital Of Franciscan Sisters-oelwein).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maple Crest Manor and Assisted Living, Stoney Brook Village, and Good Samaritan Society - West Union.
- 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 11 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Big Rock Country Club, Hickory Grove Golf Club, and Lakeview Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Deer Ridge Campground).
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, Abundant Life Christian Church, and Arlington United Methodist Chr.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.06% 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 $60,548, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,053, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,416, 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 15.12%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fayette receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Fayette has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Fayette has a very sparse population density of 25.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fayette have a very short daily commute time.
- Fayette has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.72%.
Fayette is a town in Fayette County in Iowa. While the encompassing area has 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are just 1,871 residing in the city itself. 24% of the population are over the age of 55.
Fayette has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The mean housing price in the city is $139,500, which is somewhat lower than the Iowa average of $153,000. Fayette has a high unemployment rate of about 15.12%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa.
Fayette has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. Fayette has better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.