There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Nora Springs, Iowa. This includes 3 facilities in Nora Springs and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 up to $287 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $114. The per month cost averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Annually, the average cost is around $41,016, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Nora Springs, Iowa
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- Nora Springs scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
- Nora Springs scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Mercy Medical Center-north Iowa).
- There are 17 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Nora Springs Care Center, Spring Harbor, and Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 42 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 23 golf courses in or around the city, including Highland Park Municipal Golf Course, Mason City Country Club, and Pine Creek Golf Course.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Wilkinson Pioneer Park, Wyatt Park Campgrounds, and Highland Park Golf Course.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Adas Israel Synagogue.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.20% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.19% 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 $59,574, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,023, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,035, which is higher 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 4.04%, which is very low 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.
- Nora Springs receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Nora Springs has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Nora Springs has a very sparse population density of 28.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Nora Springs have a short daily commute time.
- Nora Springs has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.45%.
Nora Springs is a small municipality in Floyd County, Iowa. Though the city itself contains just 2,097 people, the surrounding metropolitan area has a total population of 1,020,762. 32% of the population are over 55.
Nora Springs has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 81. The city has a mean per capita income of $27,000. The average household income is $51,000 vs the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is approximately 4.04% and the average home price is $162,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000.
Nora Springs has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Nora Springs has very good air quality ratings.