There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Sheffield, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Sheffield and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 to $287 per day, with an average expenditure running around $114. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sheffield, Iowa
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- Sheffield scores higher than the Iowa average of 75.
- Sheffield scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Franklin General Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Deerfield Place Assisted Living, Sheffield Care Center, and Rockwell Community Nursing Home.
- There is a low 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including 9-Hole Course at Ridge Stone Golf Club, Latimer Golf Club, and Linn Grove Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Galvin Memorial Park, Linn Grove County Park, and Beed\'s Lake State Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Church of Jesus Christ of Lds and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.02% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.21% 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 $62,224, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $54,167, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,767, which is 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 2.82%, 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.
- Sheffield receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sheffield has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Sheffield has a very sparse population density of 19.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sheffield have a short daily commute time.
- Sheffield has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.87%.
Sheffield is a small city in Franklin County within Iowa. While the encompassing metro area has 1,020,762 residents, there are only 1,757 residing in the city. The 55+ community currently comprises 34% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Sheffield is 77. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $54,000 compared to an average of $52,000 for the whole of Iowa. The current unemployment rate is roughly 2.82% and the median home price is $127,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $153,000.
Sheffield has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low amounts of precipitation each year. Sheffield has very good air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.