There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Pomeroy, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Pomeroy and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 up to $287 per day, with a mean cost running about $114. The per month expense averages around $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Pomeroy, Iowa
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- Pomeroy scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Pomeroy 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 (Pocahontas Community Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Scuyler Place Assisted Living, Pomeroy Care Center, and Fonda Specialty Care.
- 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 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Fonda Golf Course, Manson Golf & Country Club, and Plum Creek Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Twin Lakes Bible Camp).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including United Church of Christ, Augustana Evangelical Luth Chr, and Augustana Evangelical Lutheran.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.87% 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 $49,185, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,875, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,809, 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 0.53%, which is very 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.
- Pomeroy receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Pomeroy has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Pomeroy has a very sparse population density of 15.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Pomeroy have a very short daily commute time.
- Pomeroy has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.54%.
Pomeroy is a small city in Iowa. It is located in Calhoun County. While the city contains only 969 residents, the encompassing metropolitan area has a total population of 1,020,762. Residents 55 and over represent approximately 39% of the total community.
Pomeroy has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($21,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The median housing price in Pomeroy is $78,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $153,000. Pomeroy also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 0.53%.
Pomeroy has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. When compared to other cities, Pomeroy has below average air quality.