There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Mount Pleasant, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Mount Pleasant and 16 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 to $287, with a mean expense running about $114. The per month expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Pleasant, Iowa
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- Mount Pleasant scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Mount Pleasant scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Henry County Health Center and Mental Health Institute).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Van Vorhies Haus, Pleasant Manor Care Center, and Rescare Mt Pleasant Community Services.
- 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Mount Pleasant Golf & Country Club, Deerwood Golf Club, and Twin Lakes Country Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Mt Pleasant Parks & Rec Department, Midwest Old Threshers, and Crossroads RV Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.57% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.36% 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 $63,482, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,219, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,298, 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 8.23%, which is average 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.
- Mount Pleasant receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Pleasant has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Mount Pleasant has a very sparse population density of 58.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Pleasant have a very short daily commute time.
- Mount Pleasant has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.17%.
Mount Pleasant is a small city in Henry County, Iowa. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,020,762 inhabitants, there are 12,357 living in the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 28% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Mount Pleasant is 69. The average housing price in the city is $171,000, which is relatively higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Mount Pleasant has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.23%. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Mount Pleasant has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives average amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Mount Pleasant has better than average air quality and a low crime rate.