There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Knoxville, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Knoxville and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 to $287 per day, with an average expenditure running around $114. The monthly expense averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Knoxville, Iowa
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- Knoxville scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Knoxville scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Knoxville Hospital & Clinics).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Homestead of Knoxville, West Ridge Specialty Care, and Knoxville Residential.
- There is an average 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Pine Knolls Country Club, Pleasantville Golf & Country Club, and Pella Golf & Country Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Marion County Park, R V\'s Full Facility Camp Grnds, and Whitebreast Park.
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Church of God, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Apostolic Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.68% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.20% 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 $57,043, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,529, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,149, 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 4.13%, which is very 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.
- Knoxville receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Knoxville has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Knoxville has a very sparse population density of 68.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Knoxville have a short daily commute time.
- Knoxville has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.53%.
Knoxville is a small city in Marion County within the State of Iowa. Though the city includes 11,720 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area includes a population of 1,020,762. The senior community currently represents approximately 30% of the overall population.
Knoxville has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $50,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is around 4.13% and the average housing price is $163,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.
Knoxville has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Knoxville has above average air quality ratings.