There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Augusta, Wisconsin. This includes 2 facilities in Augusta and 20 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Wisconsin is $128, with costs ranging between $30 and $325 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,850, with costs ranging from about $911 up to $9,750. The average annual cost is $46,200, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Augusta, WI can range from around $2,950 per month all the way up to $5,910 per month. The median cost is about $4,225 per month, or around $50,700 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Augusta, Wisconsin
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- Augusta scores significantly lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Augusta scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Augusta Area Home, Fall Creek Valley Care Center, and Mayo Clinic Health System - Oakridge in Osseo.
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Osseo Golf & Recreation Center, Viking Skyline Recreation Area, and Hillcrest Golf & Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Lake Eau Claire Co Park, Coon Fork Barrens State Natural Area, and Canoe Landing Prairie State Natural Area.
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Grace Lutheran Church, Assembly of God, and Augusta United Methodist Chr.
- 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 is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.15% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.78% 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 $53,582, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,163, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,109, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $50,700 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $85,775 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,565 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $47,773 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.83%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Augusta receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Augusta has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Augusta has a very sparse population density of 27.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Augusta have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Augusta has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.79%.
Located within Eau Claire County, Augusta is a small town in the State of Wisconsin. It is part of the Eau Claire metro statistical area. Though the surrounding area includes 126,056 people, there are only 4,016 living in the city limits. About 28% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Augusta is 60. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $42,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The mean housing price in Augusta is $204,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $234,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of around 3.83%.
Augusta has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Augusta has above average air quality ratings.