There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Grinnell, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Grinnell and 9 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with a median expenditure running about $114. The per month cost averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Grinnell, Iowa
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- Grinnell scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Grinnell 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 (Grinnell Regional Medical Center).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mayflower Community Health Center, St. Francis Manor, and Windsor Manor - Grinnell.
- 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 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Grinnell Golf & Country Club, Oakland Acres Golf Club, and Tama-Toledo Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Grinnell City, Rock Creek State Park, and Camp Lake Pla-Mor.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (United Church of Christ and Farrell Anthony G).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.10% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.17% 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 $60,669, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,854, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,672, 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 6.62%, which is average 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.
- Grinnell receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Grinnell has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Grinnell has a very sparse population density of 62.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Grinnell have a very short daily commute time.
- Grinnell has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 93.09%.
Located within Poweshiek County, Grinnell is a small city in the State of Iowa. Though the city itself has 11,536 inhabitants, the surrounding area has a population of 1,020,762. Residents over the age of 55 compose around 29% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Grinnell is 69. The median housing price in the city is $199,500, which is higher than the state average of $153,000. Grinnell also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.62%. The city's median household income is $52,000 ($25,000 per capita), compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.
Grinnell has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities, Grinnell has good air quality ratings and an average crime rate.