Assisted Living in Iola, Kansas

There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Iola, Kansas. This includes 4 facilities in Iola and 9 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in Kansas is approximately $124, with costs ranging between $57 and $233 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,730, with costs ranging from about $1,700 to $6,975. The mean annual cost is $44,760, which is over the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Iola, Kansas

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Iola scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
Iola scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Allen County Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Iola Nursing and Residential Care Center, Windsor Place of Iola, and Tara Gardens.
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 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Allen County Country Club Golf Course, Cedarbrook Golf Course, and Sunny Meadows Golf Course.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Cofachique Park, Meadowbrook Park, and Happy Tails Dog Park.
There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Nazarene, First Assembly of God Church, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 3 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 1.64% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.21% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 9.00%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Kansas has an average state income tax of 3.67%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $46,500, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $38,582, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,609, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $35,700 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $61,503 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,485 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.56%, 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

Iola receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Iola has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Iola has a very sparse population density of 68.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Iola have a very short daily commute time.
Iola has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.09%.

Located within Allen County, Iola is a small city in Kansas. The encompassing metro area includes 689,363 residents, but there are 7,974 residing within the city itself. The 55-and-over community represents around 30% of the overall population.

Iola has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The mean home price in Iola is $100,500, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.56%.

Iola has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Iola has moderate air quality and a lower than average rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Iola, Kansas

Windsor Place of Iola

600 E Garfield St

Iola, KS 66749

1-855-240-2530

5 Reviews

Windsor Place of Iola is a 65 bed senior care facility. It is located at 600 E Garfield St in Iola, Kansas. The community is in a primarily middle income area, with an average per-family income of $40,204. ...

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Fountain Villa

2620 N Kentucky St

Iola, KS 66749

1-855-221-7955

Located at 2620 N Kentucky St in Iola, Kansas, Fountain Villa is a 18 room senior care community. With a median per-household income of $40,204, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It has a medium-density ...

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Tara Gardens

1110 E Carpenter St

Iola, KS 66749

1-855-224-5130

Located at 1110 E Carpenter St, Tara Gardens is a senior housing facility serving Iola, Kansas. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-family income of $40,204. It has an average population density, ...

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Iola Nursing Center

1336 N Walnut St

Iola, KS 66749

1-855-233-7205

Iola Nursing Center is a nursing care facility located at 1336 N Walnut St in Iola, Kansas. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with around 9,000 individuals residing in the 66749 zip code. With an average family ...

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Arrowood Lane

615 Franklin St

Humboldt, KS 66748

1-855-241-4685

Located at 615 Franklin St, Arrowood Lane is a senior care facility in Humboldt, Kansas. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with around 4,000 individuals residing in the 66748 zip code. It is a largely middle class area, ...

7 miles away from Iola, KS

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Guest Home Estates III

7440 220th Rd

Chanute, KS 66720

1-855-224-5130

Located at 7440 220th Rd, Guest Home Estates III is a senior care facility in Chanute, Kansas. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with a median household income of $35,997. It has an average population ...

16 miles away from Iola, KS

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Guest Home Estates

1202 S Plummer Ave

Chanute, KS 66720

1-855-221-7955

Guest Home Estates is a senior community located at 1202 S Plummer Ave in Chanute, Kansas. With an average household income of $35,997, the facility is in a primarily middle income area. It has an average population density, ...

18 miles away from Iola, KS

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Diversicare of Chanute

530 W 14th St

Chanute, KS 66720

1-855-240-2530

6 Reviews

Located at 530 W 14th St in Chanute, Kansas, Diversicare of Chanute is a 77 bed senior care community. The encompassing area has an average population density, with approximately 12,000 individuals living in the 66720 zip code. With ...

18 miles away from Iola, KS

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Guest Home Estates VIII

114 E Marshall St

Erie, KS 66733

1-855-238-4376

Located at 114 E Marshall St, Guest Home Estates VIII is a senior care facility serving Erie, Kansas. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with a median per-family income of $40,674. With approximately 3,000 poeple ...

25 miles away from Iola, KS

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Guest Home Estates VII

806 W 4th Ave

Garnett, KS 66032

1-855-224-5130

Located at 806 W 4th Ave, Guest Home Estates VII is a senior care facility in Garnett, Kansas. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with about 6,000 people residing in the zip code of 66032. With a median ...

26 miles away from Iola, KS

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Golden Heights

101 N Pine St

Garnett, KS 66032

1-855-222-1541

5 Reviews

Golden Heights is a 51 bed senior housing facility. It is located at 101 N Pine St in Garnett, Kansas. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with approximately 6,000 individuals residing in the 66032 zip code. It ...

27 miles away from Iola, KS

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Life Care Center of Burlington

601 Cross St

Burlington, KS 66839

1-855-241-4685

5 Reviews

Life Care Center of Burlington is located at 601 Cross St in Burlington, Kansas. It is a 77 bed senior care facility. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with roughly 5,000 individuals residing in the 66839 zip code. ...

27 miles away from Iola, KS

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The Meadows

1201 Martindale St

Burlington, KS 66839

1-855-221-7955

Located at 1201 Martindale St in Burlington, Kansas, The Meadows is a 34 room senior care facility. With a median household income of $46,609, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It has a sparse population, ...

27 miles away from Iola, KS

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