There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Osceola, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Osceola and 11 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Iowa is about $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from about $930 to $8,620. The mean annual cost is $41,016, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Osceola, Iowa
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- Osceola scores significantly lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Osceola 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 (Clarke County Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (B and B Guest Home and Southern Hills Speciality Care)
- There is a very 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 11 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Osceola Country Club, Leon Golf & Country Club, and Sun Valley Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Lions Park and Camp Der De Der).
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, Livingwater Church of Christ, and Osceola Assembly of God Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.51% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.46% 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 $57,461, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,547, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,947, 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 4.90%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Osceola receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Osceola has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Osceola has a very sparse population density of 32.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Osceola have a short daily commute time.
- Osceola has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.94%.
Osceola is a small city in Iowa. It is located in Clarke County. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,020,762 residents, there are 6,812 living inside the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes 30% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Osceola is 66. The city's mean household income is $46,000 ($23,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The mean home price in Osceola is $130,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $153,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of about 4.9%.
Osceola has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities, Osceola has good air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.