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Assisted Living in Leon, Iowa

There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Leon, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Leon and 8 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with a mean expenditure running about $114. The per month cost 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 Leon, Iowa



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Leon scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
  • Leon scores lower than the national average of 72.
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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 (Decatur County Hospital).
  • There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Westview Acres Care Center and Lamoni Specialty Care)
  • There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very 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.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
  • There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Leon Golf & Country Club, Lamoni Golf & Country Club, and Sun Valley Country Club.
  • There are 3 parks near the city center, including Little River Recreation Area, Slip Bluff County Park, and Nine Eagles State Park.
  • There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Reorg Ch of Jesus Christ Lds, Assembly of God Church, and Assembly of God Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There is 1 grocery store within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.94% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.25% 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 $42,549, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $26,175, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $18,812, which is significantly 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 6.80%, which is average compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Leon receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Leon has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Leon has a very sparse population density of 20.8 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Leon have a very short daily commute time.
  • Leon has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.47%.

Leon is a town in the State of Iowa. It is located within Decatur County. The surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,020,762 inhabitants, but there are just 2,901 living in the city itself. Around 33% of the local populace are 55 and over.

Leon has an average SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The average household income is $26,000 in comparison to an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is about 6.8% and the average housing price is $103,500, which is much lower than the Iowa average of $153,000.

Leon has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Leon has above average air quality ratings.

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Pearl's Residential Care - Princeton, MO

Pearl's Residential Care

308 S Broadway St

Princeton, MO 64673

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