There are 20 assisted living facilities near Lake View, Iowa. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with a median expense running around $114. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $41,016, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Lake View, Iowa
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- Lake View scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Lake View 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 (Loring Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Blackhawk Life Care Center, Twilight Acres nursing Home, and Oak Terrace Estates.
- 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 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (45% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Sac County Golf & Country Club, Sac Country Club, and Breda Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Cp Crescent, Black Hawk State Park, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.64% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.03% 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 $51,461, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,590, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,782, 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 2.64%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lake View receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Lake View has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Lake View has a very sparse population density of 26.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lake View have a very short daily commute time.
- Lake View has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.33%.
Lake View is a small municipality in Sac County, Iowa. Though the surrounding metro area has 1,020,762 residents, there are just 1,583 residing in the city itself. 45% of the population are 55 and over.
Lake View has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's mean household income is $41,000 ($25,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The mean housing price in Lake View is $133,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $153,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 2.64%.
Lake View has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation annually. When compared to other American cities, Lake View has lower than average air quality ratings.