Assisted Living in Jefferson, Iowa

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Jefferson, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Jefferson and 17 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Iowa is $114, with costs running 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 annual cost is $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Jefferson, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Jefferson scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Jefferson 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 (Greene County Medical Center).
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Gardens at Jefferson, Greene County Medical Center, and Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center of Jefferson.
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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Lakeside Golf Club, Raccoon Bend Golf Club, and Hill Golf Course, The.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Jefferson Park & Recreation and Spring Lake County Park).
There are 5 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, First Assembly of God, and Baptist Church First.
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 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.10% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.27% 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 $63,115, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,833, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,191, 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 6.59%, 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

Jefferson receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Jefferson has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Jefferson has a very sparse population density of 31.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Jefferson have a very short daily commute time.
Jefferson has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 85.00%.

Jefferson is a small city in Greene County, Iowa. The surrounding metropolitan area includes 1,020,762 inhabitants, but there are 5,228 living within the city itself. About 38% of the population are 55 and over.

The SeniorScore™ for Jefferson is 71. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000 and a median household income is $46,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The mean home price in Jefferson is $121,500, which is less than the state average of $153,000. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of about 6.59%.

Jefferson has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low amounts of rain each year. In relation to other American cities, Jefferson has a lower than average crime rate and good air quality.

More About Jefferson, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Jefferson, Iowa

The Gardens at Jefferson

1000 W Washington St

Jefferson, IA 50129

1-855-241-4685

The Gardens at Jefferson is a senior care community located at 1000 W Washington St in Jefferson, Iowa. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with about 6,000 residents in the 50129 zip code. With a median per-household ...

Assisted Living in Jefferson, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Jefferson, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Jefferson, Iowa

The Gardens at Jefferson

Ogden Manor

Thomas Rest Haven

Perry Lutheran Home

Perry Lutheran Home - Spring Valley Campus

Rowley Masonic Community

Panora Specialty Care

The New Homestead & Homestead Acres

Country View Estates

Eastern Star Masonic Home

Westhaven Community

Swan Place

St. Anthony's Regional Hospital and Nursing Home

Orchard View

Swan House

Mallard View

Shady Oaks Care Center

Madrid Home For The Aged