There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Ashland, Wisconsin. This includes 4 facilities in Ashland and 1 nearby. Assisted living costs in Wisconsin range from about $30 to $325 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $128. The per month cost averages around $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $46,200, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ashland, Wisconsin
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- Ashland scores significantly lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Ashland scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Memorial Med Ctr).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ashland Health and Rehabilitation Center, Golden LivingCenter - Court Manor, and Northern Lights Services, Inc..
- There is an average 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 23 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Chequamegon Bay Golf Club, Ashland Elks Golf Club, and Granite Ridge Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Prentice Park, Memorial Park, and Houghton Falls Natural Area.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Ashland United Methodist Church, Our Lady of Lake, and First Assembly of God Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.86% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.71% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,053, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,154, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,432, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,300 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,721 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,160 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.57%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ashland receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ashland has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ashland has a very sparse population density of 44.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ashland have a very short daily commute time.
- Ashland has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.22%.
Ashland is a small city in Ashland County within the State of Wisconsin. While the surrounding metro area includes 1,281,294 inhabitants, there are 11,810 residing within the city limits. People over 55 comprise around 28% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Ashland is 64. The city's mean household income is $38,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $52,000 for the state of Wisconsin. The mean housing price in Ashland is $171,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $234,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of around 9.57%.
Ashland has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rain annually. Ashland has above average air quality ratings and an average crime rate in comparison to other cities in the United States.