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Assisted Living in Independence, Iowa

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Independence, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Independence and 18 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Iowa is $114, with costs ranging between $31 and $287 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 to $8,620. The median yearly cost is $41,016, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Independence, Iowa



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Independence scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
  • Independence scores higher than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Buchanan County Health Center and Mental Health Institute).
  • There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including ABCM Rehab Centers of Independence , Buchanan County Health Center, and ABCM Rehabilitation Centers of Independence.
  • There is a very low 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 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very low property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
  • There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Wapsipinicon Golf Club, Jesup Golf & Country Club, and Buffalo Creek Golf Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Crumbacher Wildlife Area, Morwood Campground & Resort, and Bryantsburg Prairie.
  • There are 3 churches in or near the city, including American Lutheran Chr Prsng, American Lutheran Church, and Union Church of Stanley.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 7 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.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.22% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.16% 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 $68,305, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $54,944, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $28,129, which is significantly higher 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 4.40%, 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Independence receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Independence has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very poor air quality.
  • Independence has a very sparse population density of 60.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Independence have a short daily commute time.
  • Independence has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 92.68%.

Independence is a small city in Buchanan County in the State of Iowa. Though the city is home to 8,648 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area has a populace of 1,020,762. People who are 55 and over make up around 31% of the total community.

Independence has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The mean home price in the city is $190,500, which is higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Independence also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.4%. The city's mean household income is $55,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.

Independence has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Independence has very poor air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime.

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Prairie Hills at Independence - Independence, IA

Prairie Hills at Independence

505 Enterprise Dr

Independence, IA 50644

1-855-240-2530

Prairie Hills at Independence is a senior housing facility located at 505 Enterprise Dr in Independence, Iowa. With approximately 10,000 people residing in the zip code of 50644, the neighboring area has a medium-density population. It is a ...

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Parkview Assisted Living - Fairbank, IA

Parkview Assisted Living

114 Forest St

Fairbank, IA 50629

1-855-233-7205

Located at 114 Forest St, Parkview Assisted Living is a senior housing facility serving Fairbank, Iowa. With a median per-family income of $52,146, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It is sparsely populated, with around ...

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Arlington Place of Oelwein - Oelwein, IA

Arlington Place of Oelwein

1101 3rd Street SW

Oelwein, IA 50662

1-855-222-1541

Arlington Place of Oelwein is a senior housing community located at 1101 3rd Street SW in Oelwein, Iowa. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with an average family income of $36,816. With about 8,000 individuals ...

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Windsor Manor - Vinton - Vinton, IA

Windsor Manor - Vinton

1807 W 5th St

Vinton, IA 52349

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1807 W 5th St, Windsor Manor - Vinton is a senior care community serving Vinton, Iowa. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with about 9,000 residents in the zip code of 52349. With an average ...

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The Vinton Lutheran Home - Vinton, IA

The Vinton Lutheran Home

1301 2nd Avenue South

Vinton, IA 52349

1-855-241-4685

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The Vinton Lutheran Home is a 61 bed senior care facility situated in Vinton, Iowa. With around 9,000 people residing in the 52349 zip code, the surrounding area has a medium-density population. It is a mostly middle income ...

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Good Neighbor Home - Manchester, IA

Good Neighbor Home

105 Mccarren Dr

Manchester, IA 52057

1-855-238-4376

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Good Neighbor Home is a 133 room senior care community situated in Manchester, Iowa. The community is in a generally middle income area, with an average family income of $46,013. It has a medium-density population, with about 9,000 ...

23 miles away from Independence, IA

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Landmark Commons - Waterloo, IA

Landmark Commons

1400 Maxhelen Blvd Ofc

Waterloo, IA 50701

1-855-233-7205

Landmark Commons is a senior care community located at 1400 Maxhelen Blvd Ofc in Waterloo, Iowa. The facility is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median family income of $47,511. With roughly 31,000 people residing in ...

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The Rose of Waterloo - Waterloo, IA

The Rose of Waterloo

421 Oak Ave

Waterloo, IA 50703

1-855-243-3078

The Rose of Waterloo is a senior housing community located at 421 Oak Ave in Waterloo, Iowa. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with roughly 21,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 50703. It is a ...

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Bridges - Waterloo, IA

Bridges

214 Washington St

Waterloo, IA 50701

1-855-233-7205

Located at 214 Washington St, Bridges is a senior care community serving Waterloo, Iowa. The facility is in a mostly middle income area, with an average per-household income of $47,511. It is densely populated, with roughly 31,000 individuals ...

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Rose of Waterloo - Waterloo, IA

Rose of Waterloo

159 Woodstock Rd

Waterloo, IA 50701

1-855-241-4685

Located at 159 Woodstock Rd, Rose of Waterloo is a senior care facility in Waterloo, Iowa. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median family income of $47,511. With around 31,000 residents in the ...

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Country View - Waterloo, IA

Country View

1410 West Dunkerton Rd

Waterloo, IA 50703

1-855-238-4376

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Country View is a 134 bed senior community situated in Waterloo, Iowa. The community is in a largely working class area, with an average per-family income of $32,059. With around 21,000 individuals residing in the 50703 zip code, ...

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Rosewood Estate - Waterloo, IA

Rosewood Estate

118 Vincent Rd

Waterloo, IA 50701

1-855-229-7494

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