There is 1 assisted living facility in Aspen, Colorado. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from around $58 up to $290 per day, with an average expenditure running around $110. The per month expense averages around $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $39,750, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Aspen, Colorado
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- Aspen scores lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Aspen scores 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 (Aspen Valley Hospital).
- 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 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 26 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Aspen Golf Course, Maroon Creek Club Golf Course, and Snowmass Club Golf Course, The.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Wagner Park, Paepcke Park, and Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Crossroads Church of Aspen, Aspen Community Church-united, and Aspen Chapel.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 25 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 0.38% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.89%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $136,667, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $72,577, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $68,291, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.68%, 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.
- Aspen receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Aspen has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Aspen has a very sparse population density of 23.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Aspen have a very short daily commute time.
- Aspen has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 97.93%.
Aspen is a small city in the State of Colorado. It is located in Pitkin County. Though the city itself has 9,941 residents, the surrounding area has a population of 509,383. The 55-and-over community makes up about 27% of the overall population.
Aspen has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's median household income is $73,000 ($68,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $51,000 for the state of Colorado. The median home price in Aspen is $381,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $318,000. Aspen has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.68%.
Aspen has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal levels of rainfall each year. Aspen has excellent air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate compared to other cities.