There are 2 assisted living facilities in Choteau, Montana. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Montana is around $110, with costs running between $50 and $195 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,300, with costs ranging from around $1,500 up to $5,859. The mean annual cost is $39,600, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Choteau, Montana
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- Choteau scores higher than the Montana average of 62.
- Choteau scores significantly 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 (Teton Medical Center).
- There are no senior living facilities within close proximity to the city.
- There is a very 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 78.5, 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 2 golf courses in or around the city (Choteau Country Club and Harvest Hills Golf Course).
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Middle Fork Teton Trailhead, Cave Mountain Campground, and Green Gulch Dispersed Camp Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within 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 2.94% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.97% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Montana has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,935, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,286, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,960, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $31,070 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 2.19%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Choteau receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Choteau has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Choteau has a very sparse population density of 2.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Choteau have a very short daily commute time.
- Choteau has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.58%.
Choteau is a small municipality in Teton County, Montana. While the encompassing area contains 485,053 inhabitants, there are only 2,643 residing in the city limits. 37% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Choteau has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($22,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $45,000 for the state of Montana. The average home price in Choteau is $198,000, which is somewhat less than the Montana average of $241,500. Choteau also has a low unemployment rate of about 2.19%.
Choteau has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets ideal amounts of rainfall each year. Choteau has very good air quality ratings compared to similarly-sized cities.