There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Iowa Falls, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Iowa Falls and 18 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with an average cost running around $114. The monthly cost averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Iowa Falls, Iowa
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- Iowa Falls scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Iowa Falls 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 (Ellsworth Municipal Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Scenic Manor Health Care, Heritage Care Center, and Grand Ji Vante.
- 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 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Highland Country Club, Meadow Hills Golf Course, and Ackley Country Club.
- There are 18 parks near the city center, including Bob & Eleanor Welden Wildlife Area, Iowa Falls River Access, and Hansen Wetland.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Alden United Methodist Church).
- 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 are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.00% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.23% 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 $53,862, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,094, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,403, 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 5.45%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Iowa Falls receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Iowa Falls has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Iowa Falls has a very sparse population density of 50.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Iowa Falls have a very short daily commute time.
- Iowa Falls has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.12%.
Iowa Falls is a small city in Hardin County, Iowa. The city has a population of 6,853, with 1,020,762 residents in the surrounding area. Around 33% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Iowa Falls is 71. The city's mean household income is $44,000 ($24,000 per capita), compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The mean housing price in Iowa Falls is $150,000, which is less than the Iowa average of $153,000. Iowa Falls has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.45%.
Iowa Falls has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Iowa Falls has above average air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate.