Assisted Living in Mediapolis, Iowa

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Mediapolis, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Mediapolis and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 to $287 daily, with a mean cost running approximately $114. The per month cost averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the mean cost is around $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Mediapolis, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Mediapolis scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Mediapolis scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mediapolis Care Facility, Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation, and Morning Sun Care Center.
There is a high 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 31 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Flint Hills Municipal Golf Course, Indian Hills Golf & Country Club, and Spirit Hollow Golf Course.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Big River State Forest, Delabar State Park, and Starr\'s Cave Nature Center.
There are 12 churches in or near the city, including Barker Dan Pastor, Apostolic Christian Fellowship Center, and Baptist Church First.
There is 1 mall / shopping center 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 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.62% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.45% 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 $58,214, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,250, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,122, 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 4.15%, which is very 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.

General Quality of Life

Mediapolis receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Mediapolis has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Mediapolis has a very sparse population density of 36.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Mediapolis have a very short daily commute time.
Mediapolis has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.08%.

Mediapolis is a small town in the State of Iowa. It is located within Des Moines County. The surrounding metro area contains 1,020,762 people, but there are only 2,449 within the city itself. Those over the age of 55 constitute approximately 31% of the population.

The SeniorScore™ for Mediapolis is 73. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $47,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.15% and the mean housing price is $156,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.

Mediapolis has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. In relation to other cities, Mediapolis has better than average air quality ratings.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Mediapolis, Iowa

Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation

608 Prairie St

Mediapolis, IA 52637

1-855-224-5130

5 Reviews

Located at 608 Prairie St in Mediapolis, Iowa, Prairie Ridge Care and Rehabilitation is a 62 bed skilled nursing facility. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with around 3,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 52637. ...

Assisted Living in Mediapolis, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Mediapolis, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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