There are 20 independent living communities serving Altoona, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Altoona and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from around $17 to $158 daily, with a median expense running around $63. The per month cost averages around $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. Annually, the average cost is around $22,558, which is under the US average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Altoona, IA typically ranges from around $965 per month all the way up to $2,805 per month. The average cost is $1,987 per month, or about $23,843 per year.
Altoona is a small city in Polk County within Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro statistical area. Though the surrounding metropolitan area includes 457,908 residents, there are 16,136 within the city. The senior community composes around 20% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Altoona is 77. The mean housing price in the city is $237,000, which is much higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Altoona has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.63%. The city's mean household income is $63,000 ($30,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa.
Altoona has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. Altoona has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the US.