There are 19 hospice facilities serving Des Moines, Iowa. This includes 12 facilities in Des Moines and 7 nearby. The daily costs of hospice care in Iowa range from $111 to $200, with a median expense running around $153. The monthly cost averages about $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Located within Polk County, Des Moines is the capital of the State of Iowa. It is included in the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. With 212,318 residents residing in the city limits and 457,908 in the surrounding metropolitan area, it is the largest city in the state. Around 22% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Des Moines has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's median household income is $47,000 ($24,000 per capita), vs an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The median housing price in Des Moines is $36,000, which is much lower than the state average of $153,000. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 7.8%.
Des Moines has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. Des Moines has average air quality and a high crime rate compared to other cities.