There are 2 assisted living facilities in Thatcher, Arizona. Assisted living costs in Arizona range from around $37 to $223 per day, with a mean expense running about $105. The per month cost averages around $3,150 and ranges between $1,100 and $6,700. Annually, the median cost is about $37,800, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Thatcher, Arizona
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- Thatcher scores higher than the Arizona average of 70.
- Thatcher scores higher 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 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Haven of Safford, Casa De Flores, and Mulberry House.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There is 1 pharmacy within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Mt. Graham Golf Course and Twin Lakes Municipal Golf Course).
- There are 20 parks near the city center, including Red Squirrel Refugium Area, Noon Creek Campground, and Game & Fish Department.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center 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 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.35% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% 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 $59,598, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,845, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,055, which is significantly 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 5.50%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Thatcher receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Thatcher has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Thatcher has a sparse population density of 259.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Thatcher have a very short daily commute time.
- Thatcher 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 90.32%.
Thatcher is a small city in the State of Arizona. It is located within Graham County. The city has a total population of 6,218, with 4,437,076 people in the encompassing metro area. Approximately 21% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Thatcher is 72. The city's median household income is $52,000 ($18,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $36,000 for the entire state of Arizona. The median housing price in Thatcher is $235,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $183,000. Thatcher also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.5%.
Thatcher has ideal average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very balmy summers. The area receives ideal amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Thatcher has an exceptionally low crime rate and below average air quality.