There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Primghar, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Primghar and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from around $31 to $287 per day, with an average expenditure running about $114. The per month expense averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Primghar, Iowa
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- Primghar scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Primghar scores higher 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 (Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Pride Group @ Primghar, Primghar Rehabilitation and Care Center, and Prairie View Home.
- 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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Primghar Golf & Country Club, Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club, and Sanborn Golf & Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Primghar City Park, Mill Creek State Park, and Dog Creek Park.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including United Church of Primghar, American Reformed Church, and Archer Reformed Church.
- 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.
- The property taxes average 1.73% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.10% 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 $58,520, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,731, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,684, 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 0.89%, 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.
- Primghar receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Primghar has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Primghar has a very sparse population density of 17.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Primghar have a short daily commute time.
- Primghar has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.57%.
Located within O'Brien County, Primghar is a small city in Iowa. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 1,020,762 people, there are just 1,359 living inside the city. Those 55 and over comprise about 35% of the total population.
Primghar has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $22,000. The average household income is $47,000 vs an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is roughly 0.89% and the average housing price is $112,500, which is relatively less than the Iowa average of $153,000.
Primghar has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rain annually. Primghar has below average air quality ratings compared to other cities.