Nursing Homes in Keokuk, Iowa

CaringScore for Keokuk, IA

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Keokuk was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Keokuk.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6, Keokuk rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Keokuk. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Keokuk, IA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keokuk, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Keokuk is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5.4, Keokuk is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 158.8 physicians per capita, Keokuk trails the national average by 28.0 percent. Keokuk scores 123.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.9, and scores 55.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Keokuk is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Keokuk -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 4.8 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Keokuk's environmental health -- is 25.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Keokuk, IA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	158.8	220.5
Geriatricians	2.9	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	5.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Keokuk, IA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keokuk, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Keokuk is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Keokuk are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Keokuk is $4,213 , which is 28.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Keokuk indexes at 21.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 68.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Keokuk, IA
Aggregate Index	79
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	32
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	96
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Keokuk, IA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Keokuk. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Keokuk is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.6, Keokuk is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 202 days each year in Keokuk, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Keokuk than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Keokuk is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $35,663 per year, the population of Keokuk earns a lower than average median household income. Keokuk has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 17.07 percent of the population in Keokuk is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 29.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Keokuk	Nat'l Avg
Parks	34.4	136.1
Libraries	14.2	18.8
Places of Worship	160.3	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	59.1	97.7
Pharmacies	19.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65