There are 20 respite care facilities serving Independence, Iowa. This includes 1 facility in Independence and 19 nearby. The mean cost per day for respite care in Iowa is around $245, with costs ranging between $174 and $376 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $7,352, with costs ranging from around $5,220 up to $11,267. The mean yearly cost is $61,685, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Independence is a small city in the State of Iowa. It is located in Buchanan County. It has a total population of 8,648, with 1,020,762 inhabitants in the surrounding area. The 55+ community constitutes around 31% of the overall population.
Independence has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $55,000 ($28,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Iowa. The average home price in Independence is $190,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000. Independence has a low unemployment rate of around 4.4%.
Independence has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation annually. Independence has a very low crime rate and very low air quality compared to other cities.