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In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Postville, IA

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Postville for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Postville, IA: the local picture

4.9%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (8.9% in Allamakee County)
19
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
6.6%
of households have no vehicle (3.7% in Allamakee County)
3
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Postville ZIP codes in their service area

About 73 Postville residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.9%; 8.9% in Allamakee County).

19 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

6.6% of Postville households have no vehicle (3.7% in Allamakee County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Postville compared with Allamakee County and Iowa

Census figurePostvilleAllamakee CountyIowa
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability4.9%8.9%11%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone1.3%2.5%3.6%
Households with no vehicle6.6%3.7%5.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home56%13%9.1%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%32%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%6.4%8.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,091$50,399—

Older residents in towns around Postville

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Waukon, IA13 mi1,05410%
Decorah, IA19 mi1,8076.7%
Prairie du Chien, WI22 mi1,3749.6%
Oelwein, IA33 mi1,34821%
Cresco, IA34 mi82810%
New Hampton, IA38 mi69511%

Home health agencies serving Postville

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Winnmed Home HealthDecorah, IA20 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(563) 387-3024
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hosp & Clin-Home HealthWest Union, IA17 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(563) 422-6267
V M H Comunity & Home CareWaukon, IA13 mi2 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides(563) 568-5660

Straight-line miles from the center of Postville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

  • Personal care, on the person’s terms
  • Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
  • Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
  • Keeping routines the person sets
Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Postville

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Postville: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Postville?

At the Iowa median aide wage of $17.34 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,503 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $3,674 monthly median income of Postville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Iowa's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Iowa.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

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