Huxley, IA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate and Geography in Huxley

Summers in Huxley can reach temperatures in the mid 80s while winters are cold with temperatures falling below 20 degrees. 

The terrain consists of rolling hills. In addition the city sits near Ames Municipal Airport and Des Moines International Airport. 

Recreation, Culture, & Entertainment

Popular recreation in Huxley include the Cellar at White Oak, Ballard Golf and Country Club, as well as Earl Grimm and Nelson Parks.

Huxley prides itself on being “the heart of the prairie” and having small town values with opportunity for economic growth. For more shopping and dining, as well as museums and theaters, retirees can drive 20 minutes north to Ames. There are even more options for entertainment in Des Moines which is 30 minutes south.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Huxley is higher than the state average. Undoubtedly housing, health care, and utilities costs are the driving factors. However, grocery and transportation costs are lower than the national average. The overall cost of living is about the same as the national average. 

Income taxes range between 0.36 percent to 8.98 percent. Retirement income such as Social Security, military pensions, and Railroad Retirement benefits are either not taxed or fully exempt. Other forms of retirement income are taxed, but seniors can also exclude up to $6,000 per filer. Furthermore, homeowners over the age of 65 can take advantage of property tax credit programs. Some programs grant credits of up to $1,000, depending on household income.

Health Care

55+ communities in Huxley are part of the Des Moines metro area which ranks in the top 30 communities on Gallup’s Well-Being Index.

Hospitals rated high performing by U.S. News in the surrounding area include Mary Greeley Medical Center, UnityPoint Health-Iowa Lutheran Hospital, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, and UnityPoint Health-Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Other hospitals in the surrounding area include Story County Medical Center, Boone County Hospital, Veterans Affairs Central Iowa Health Care System-Des Moines, Broadlawns Medical Center, and Select Specialty Hospital-Des Moines.