There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Tipton, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Tipton and 20 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Iowa range from $31 up to $287, with a mean expenditure running approximately $114. The monthly cost averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $41,016, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Tipton, Iowa
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- Tipton scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Tipton scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cedar Manor Nursing Home, Clarence Nursing Home, and Crestview Specialty Care.
- 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 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Tipton Golf & Country Club, Fox Run Country Club, and Wahkonsa Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Meadow Lake Campground, Hunt\'s Cedar River Campgrounds, and West Liberty Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.43% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.16% 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 $59,038, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $52,827, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,201, 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 1.20%, 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.
- Tipton receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Tipton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Tipton has a very sparse population density of 38.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Tipton have a short daily commute time.
- Tipton has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.70%.
Tipton is a small city in Cedar County, Iowa. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,020,762 people, there are 5,029 residing within the city. The 55+ community currently makes up about 32% of the total population.
Tipton has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The average home price in the city is $199,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000. Tipton has a low unemployment rate of around 1.2%. The city's average household income is $53,000 ($24,000 per capita), vs the average of $52,000 for the state of Iowa.
Tipton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Tipton has a very low crime rate and very low air quality ratings.