There is 1 assisted living facility in Meeker, Colorado. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from about $58 to $290 daily, with an average expenditure running about $110. The monthly cost averages around $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $39,750, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Meeker, Colorado
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- Meeker scores lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Meeker scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing).
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Meeker Golf Course and Rifle Creek Golf Course).
- There are 13 parks near the city center, including Wilderness Rendezvous RV Park, Paintbrush Park, and Sage Hills Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.91% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.32% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $71,569, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $57,083, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $31,517, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 2.20%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Meeker receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Meeker has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Meeker has a very sparse population density of 2.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Meeker have a short daily commute time.
- Meeker has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.20%.
Located in Rio Blanco County, Meeker is a town in the State of Colorado. While the encompassing area contains 509,383 people, there are just 3,834 residing in the city. The senior community constitutes about 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Meeker is 63. The city has a median per capita income of $32,000 and a median household income is $57,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 2.2% and the median home price is $364,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $318,000.
Meeker has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets ideal levels of rainfall each year. Meeker has a low crime rate and lower than average air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.