There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Fairbury, Nebraska. This includes 2 facilities in Fairbury and 11 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Nebraska range from $36 up to $250, with an average expense running approximately $110. The per month expense averages roughly $3,298 and ranges between $1,075 and $7,500. Annually, the average cost is about $39,570, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fairbury, Nebraska
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- Fairbury scores lower than the Nebraska average of 74.
- Fairbury scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Jefferson Community Health Center).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Home Health Department, Gardenside Long Term Care, and Heritage Care Center.
- 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 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Fairbury Country Club, Cedar Hills Golf Course, and Hebron Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Crystal Springs Campground, Fairbury City Park, and Rose Creek State Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, First Church of God, and Zion United Church of Christ.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.00% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.91% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,455, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,904, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,686, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,720 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,631 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,021 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,908 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.92%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fairbury receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Fairbury has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Fairbury has a very sparse population density of 18.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fairbury have a very short daily commute time.
- Fairbury has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.09%.
Fairbury is a small city in Nebraska. It is located in Jefferson County. The encompassing area includes 576,149 residents, but there are 5,222 living inside the city. Residents who are over the age of 55 comprise approximately 37% of the community.
Fairbury has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $42,000 (the Nebraska state average is $50,000). The average home price in Fairbury is $100,500, which is less than the Nebraska average of $139,500. Fairbury also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.92%.
Fairbury has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Fairbury has average air quality ratings.