There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Atkinson, Nebraska. This includes 1 facility in Atkinson and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Nebraska range from around $36 to $250 per day, with a mean cost running about $110. The monthly expense averages about $3,298 and ranges between $1,075 and $7,500. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $39,570, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Atkinson, Nebraska
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- Atkinson scores lower than the Nebraska average of 74.
- Atkinson scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (West Holt Memorial Hospital and West Holt Memorial Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Good Samaritan Society - Atkinson and Parkside Manor)
- 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 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (O\'Neill Country Club and Bassett Country Club).
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Wheel Inn RV, Wesleyan Campground, and Stuart Municipal Park Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the 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 2.50% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $58,788, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,500, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,544, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,720 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,631 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,021 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,908 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.75%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Atkinson receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Atkinson has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Atkinson has a very sparse population density of 3.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Atkinson have a very short daily commute time.
- Atkinson has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.12%.
Atkinson is a small town in Nebraska. It is located in Holt County. While the surrounding area is home to 576,149 inhabitants, there are only 2,212 living inside the city itself. Those 55 and over represent around 36% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Atkinson is 70. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($24,000 per person), versus the average of $50,000 for the state of Nebraska. The average housing price in Atkinson is $141,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $139,500. Atkinson also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 1.75%.
Atkinson has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rainfall each year. When compared to similarly-sized cities, Atkinson has above average air quality.