There are 20 nursing homes serving Sheldon, Iowa. This includes 2 in Sheldon and 18 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Iowa range from around $120 to $259 per day, with an average expense running about $169. The per month cost averages around $5,070 and ranges between $3,600 and $7,770. Annually, the average cost is about $61,685, which is below the US average of $77,380.
Sheldon is a small city in O'Brien County within Iowa. The surrounding statistical area has 1,020,762 inhabitants, but there are 6,193 living within the city itself. The senior community currently comprises 29% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Sheldon is 71. The city has a median per capita income of $30,000 and a median household income is $47,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The mean home price in Sheldon is $198,000, which is higher than the Iowa average of $153,000. Sheldon also has a low unemployment rate of about 0.72%.
Sheldon has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Sheldon has a moderate rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings.