There are 7 assisted living facilities in Payson, Arizona. Assisted living costs in Arizona range from about $37 up to $223 per day, with a median expense running about $105. The per month cost averages roughly $3,150 and ranges between $1,100 and $6,700. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $37,800, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Payson, Arizona
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- Payson scores lower than the Arizona average of 70.
- Payson scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Frontier House, Lutheran Senior Services, and Payson Care Center.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (47% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Golf Club at Chaparral Pines, The, Payson Golf Course, and Rim Golf Club, The.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Payson Campground & RV Resort, Rumsey Park, and Houston Mesa Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.29% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.60% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.15%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Arizona has an average state income tax of 2.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,084, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,263, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,385, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $43,200 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $65,700 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.98%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Payson receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Payson has mild mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Payson has a very sparse population density of 27.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Payson have a very short daily commute time.
- Payson has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.13%.
Payson is a small city in Gila County within the State of Arizona. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 4,437,076 people, there are 21,877 within the city. Those who are over 55 comprise approximately 47% of the population.
Payson has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $41,000 (the Arizona state average is $36,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.98% and the median home price is $144,000, which is less than the Arizona average of $183,000.
Payson has mild average temperatures, with cold winters and balmy summers. The area receives optimal amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Payson has a moderate crime rate and very poor air quality ratings.