There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Washington, Iowa. This includes 4 facilities in Washington and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Iowa range from about $31 up to $287 daily, with a mean expense running about $114. The per month cost averages about $3,418 and ranges between $930 and $8,620. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $41,016, which is under the national average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Washington can range between $2,550 per month and $4,008 per month. The median cost is about $3,500 per month, or around $42,000 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Washington, Iowa
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- Washington scores lower than the Iowa average of 75.
- Washington scores lower 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 (Washington County Hospital).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Halcyon House, Washington County Hospital & Clinics, and All-American Care of Washington.
- 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 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Washington Golf & Country Club, Kalona Golf Club, and Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Sunset Park, Central Park, and Marr Park.
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, First Assembly of God, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 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 2.60% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.28% 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 $60,485, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,189, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,534, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $76,953 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $14,383 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.14%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Washington receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Washington has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Washington has a very sparse population density of 60.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Washington have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
- Washington has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.94%.
Washington is a small city in Washington County, Iowa. It is part of the Iowa City metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 112,419 residents, there are 9,173 within the city limits. Around 33% of the population are 55 and over.
Washington has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's mean household income is $49,000 ($26,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The mean housing price in Washington is $168,000, which is somewhat higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Washington has a low unemployment rate of around 4.14%.
Washington has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets average levels of rain each year. Washington has a high crime rate and moderate air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.