Assisted Living in Hiawatha, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Hiawatha, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Hiawatha and 19 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in Iowa is around $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,418, with costs ranging from around $930 to $8,620. The average yearly cost is $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Hiawatha typically range from around $2,362 per month to $4,798 per month, with a median cost of about $3,688 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $44,253.

SeniorScore™ for Hiawatha, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Hiawatha scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
Hiawatha scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (St Lukes Hospital and Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids).
There are 32 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Promise House Hiawatha, Hiawatha Care Center, and Emery Place.
There is a very high 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 173 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
There are 31 golf courses in or around the city, including St. Andrews Golf Club, Elmcrest Country Club, and Cedar Rapids Country Club.
There are 15 parks near the city center, including Tucker Park, Cedar Rapids Parks Department, and Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.
There are 103 churches in or near the city, including New Beginnings Church, St Elizabeth Ann Seton, and Zion Lutheran Church.
There are 16 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 56 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 40 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.87% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.38% 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 $61,980, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $51,235, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $27,517, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $44,253 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $65,335 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,983 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $51,205 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.18%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Hiawatha receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Hiawatha has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Hiawatha has a dense population density of 1,991.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Hiawatha have a very short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Hiawatha has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 92.24%.

Located within Linn County, Hiawatha is a small city in Iowa. It is part of the Cedar Rapids metro statistical area. Though the city has 6,981 inhabitants, the surrounding metropolitan area has a population of 209,020. People who are 55 and over represent about 25% of the total community.

Hiawatha has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000. The mean household income is $51,000 compared to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is about 5.18% and the mean housing price is $193,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000.

Hiawatha has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. Hiawatha has low air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Hiawatha, Iowa

Promise House Hiawatha

1320 Litchfield Dr

Hiawatha, IA 52233

1-855-240-2530

Located at 1320 Litchfield Dr, Promise House Hiawatha is a senior housing community serving Hiawatha, Iowa. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-family income of $54,324. It is sparsely populated, with around ...

Assisted Living in Hiawatha, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Hiawatha, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Hiawatha, Iowa

Promise House Hiawatha

Keystone Cedars

Emery Place

Iowa Elder Care Solutions

Garnett Place

Garnett Place Retirement Community

Village Ridge

Village Place

Manorcare Health Services-Cedar Rapids

Cottage Grove Place

Meth-Wick Health Center

Linn Manor Care Center

West Ridge Care Center

Higley Mansion

Irving Point

Evergreen Estates I

Summit Pointe Senior Living Community

Brookdale Cedar Rapids

Honey Creek Cottage

Cherry Ridge Independent and Assisted Living