Assisted Living in Forest City, Iowa

There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Forest City, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Forest City and 16 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in Iowa is approximately $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 to $8,620. The mean annual cost is $41,016, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Forest City, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Forest City scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Forest City scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - Forest City, Duncan Heights, and Lake Mills Care Center.
There is an average 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 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Bear Creek Golf Course, Garner Golf Club, and Rice Lake Golf & Country Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Winnebago County Conservation, Pilot Knob State Park, and Crystal Lake Park.
There is 1 church in or near the city (Asbury United Methodist Church).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.12% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.27% 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 $55,597, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,932, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,353, 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 5.06%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Forest City receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Forest City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Forest City has a very sparse population density of 43.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Forest City have a very short daily commute time.
Forest City has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.97%.

Forest City is a small city in Winnebago County, Iowa. Though the surrounding area contains 1,020,762 people, there are 5,848 residing within the city. People over 55 comprise around 30% of the population.

Forest City has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The average housing price in the city is $154,500, which is higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Forest City also has an average unemployment rate of about 5.06%. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($23,000 per capita), versus an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.

Forest City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Forest City has an average crime rate and excellent air quality.

More About Forest City, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Forest City, Iowa

Forest Plaza Assisted Living

635 IA-9

Forest City, IA 50436

1-855-243-3078

Located at 635 IA-9, Forest Plaza Assisted Living is a senior housing facility in Forest City, Iowa. The community is in a largely middle class area, with a median per-family income of $41,046. It has a sparse population, ...

Assisted Living in Forest City, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Forest City, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Forest City, Iowa

Forest Plaza Assisted Living

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Concord Care Center

Lake Mills Care Center

Oakwood Care Center

Westview Care Center

Country Meadow Place

Homestead of Mason City

Manly Specialty Care

Manly Specialty Care

Good Shepherd Health Center

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center

Kentucky Ridge

Lutheran Retirement Home

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Hawkeye Care Center Bancroft

Brian's Elder Care