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Assisted Living in Pocahontas, Iowa

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Pocahontas, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Pocahontas and 17 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with an average cost running around $114. The per month expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. Yearly, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Pocahontas, 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

  • Pocahontas scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
  • Pocahontas scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Pocahontas Community Hospital).
  • There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Arlington Place of Pocahontas, Pocahontas Manor, and Laurens Care Center.
  • There is an average 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 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (42% of residents).
  • There are 23 golf courses in or around the city, including Pocahontas Golf Course, Fonda Golf Course, and Laurens Golf & Country Club.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Pocahontas County Zoning Department and Sunset Ridge Park).
  • There is 1 church in or near the city (Shared Ministry of Rolfe).
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.23% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.00% 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 $51,075, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $40,169, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $25,785, 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 5.62%, which is low 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Pocahontas receives low levels of rainfall each year.
  • Pocahontas has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Pocahontas has a very sparse population density of 19.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Pocahontas have a very short daily commute time.
  • Pocahontas has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 89.61%.

Pocahontas is a municipality in Pocahontas County, Iowa. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 1,020,762 residents, there are only 2,181 living in the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently makes up approximately 42% of the total population.

Pocahontas has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The mean housing price in the city is $94,500, which is much lower than the Iowa average of $153,000. Pocahontas has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.62%. The city's mean household income is $40,000 ($26,000 per person), vs an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa.

Pocahontas has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall annually. When compared to other cities in the United States, Pocahontas has below average air quality ratings.

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Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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Methodist Manor - Otsego Place - Storm Lake, IA

Methodist Manor - Otsego Place

520 Otsego St

Storm Lake, IA 50588

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Friendship Haven - Fort Dodge, IA

Friendship Haven

420 South Kenyon Rd

Fort Dodge, IA 50501

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