There are 19 memory care communities serving Northwood, Iowa. This includes 1 community in Northwood and 18 nearby. The daily costs for Alzheimers care in Iowa range from $45 to $417, with an average expenditure running around $165. The monthly expense averages around $4,956 and ranges between $1,348 and $12,499. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $59,473, which is less than the nationwide average of $60,900.
Located in Worth County, Northwood is a small town in the State of Iowa. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 1,020,762 people, there are only 3,018 living within the city. The 55+ community currently composes about 35% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Northwood is 68. The average housing price in the city is $153,000, which is relatively lower than the Iowa average of $153,000. Northwood also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 2.85%. The city's average household income is $49,000 ($28,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa.
Northwood has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low amounts of rain each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Northwood has excellent air quality ratings.