Assisted Living in Sheldon, Iowa

There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Sheldon, Iowa. This includes 2 facilities in Sheldon and 14 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Iowa is about $114, with costs running between $31 and $287 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,418, with costs ranging from around $930 to $8,620. The median yearly cost is $41,016, which is below the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Sheldon, Iowa

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sheldon scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
Sheldon scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Sanford Sheldon Medical Center, Orange City Area Health System, and Orange City Health System.
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sanford Sheldon Senior Care, Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Sheldon, and Prairie View Manor.
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 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Sheldon Golf & Country Club, Sanborn Golf & Country Club, and Landsmeer Golf Club.
There is 1 park near the city center (Hills Park).
There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Sheldon Church of Brethren, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Archer Reformed 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 are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

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 $65,798, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,478, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $29,904, which is significantly 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 0.72%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Sheldon receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Sheldon has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
Sheldon has a very sparse population density of 54.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Sheldon have a very short daily commute time.
Sheldon has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 90.71%.

Sheldon is a small city in O'Brien County within Iowa. While the city itself has 6,193 inhabitants, the surrounding area contains a population of 1,020,762. About 29% of the local populace are over 55.

Sheldon has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The mean home price in the city is $198,000, which is higher than the state average of $153,000. Sheldon has a low unemployment rate of about 0.72%. The city's mean household income is $47,000 ($30,000 per capita), vs an average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.

Sheldon has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. Sheldon has average air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.

More About Sheldon, Iowa

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sheldon, Iowa

Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Sheldon

980 Oak St

Sheldon, IA 51201

1-855-221-7955

Located at 980 Oak St, Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Sheldon is a senior care community in Sheldon, Iowa. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with a median per-household income of $43,875. It has a ...

Assisted Living in Sheldon, Iowa

SeniorScore™ for Sheldon, Iowa

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Sheldon, Iowa

Cobble Creek Assisted Living of Sheldon

Fieldcrest Assisted Living

Prairie View Manor

Prairie View Home

Prairie View Inn Assisted LIving

Pride Group at Primghar

Good Samaritan Society - George

Prairie Ridge Care Center

Pleasant Acres Care Center

Hope Haven

Heartwood Heights

Community Memorial Health Center

Royale Meadows Care Center

Morningside Estates

Kosgrove Assisted Living

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