There are 12 assisted living facilities serving Aurora, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Aurora and 11 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with an average expense running approximately $113. The monthly cost averages around $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Yearly, the average cost is about $40,830, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Aurora range between $2,223 per month and $6,100 per month. The average cost is $3,808 per month, or about $45,690 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Aurora, Minnesota
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- Aurora scores significantly lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Aurora 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 (Northern Pines Medical Center).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)).
- 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Hoyt Lakes Municipal Golf Course, Eshquaguma Country Club, and Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort (The Legend Course at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort).
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Embarrass Lake (1) Wayside Park and Cadotte Lake Campground).
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Palo Congregational Church, St Mark\'s Lutheran Church, and Jehovah\'s Witnesses.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.95% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.78% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,706, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,166, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,792, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,690 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,042 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,957 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.03%, which is average 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.
- Aurora receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Aurora has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Aurora has a very sparse population density of 28.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Aurora have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Aurora has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.80%.
Aurora is a town in St. Louis County in Minnesota. It is part of the Duluth metropolitan statistical area. The city has a total population of just 3,299, with 180,666 residents in the encompassing area. The 55-and-over community currently represents 38% of the overall population.
Aurora has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000. The median household income is $48,000 in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is around 8.03% and the median housing price is $130,500, which is less than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Aurora has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Aurora has better than average air quality.