There is 1 assisted living facility in Backus, Minnesota. Assisted living costs in Minnesota range from about $29 up to $240 per day, with an average cost running around $113. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the median cost is about $40,830, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Backus, Minnesota
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- Backus scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Backus 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 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Hackensack Senior Class and Good Samaritan Society - Pine River)
- 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 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Black Bear Golf Course, Irish Hills Golf Course, and Driftwood Resort.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Ruttgers Pine Mountain Camping Resort, Foot Hills State Forest, and Tri Birches Resort.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Assembly of God Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.99% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.51% 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 $48,408, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,966, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,218, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.84%, which is very 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.
- Backus receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Backus has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Backus has a very sparse population density of 14.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Backus have a short daily commute time.
- Backus has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.30%.
Backus is a small town in Cass County within Minnesota. The city has a total population of only 2,372, with 1,077,918 people in the surrounding metro area. The 55+ community composes about 40% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Backus is 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000. The mean household income is $41,000 in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is about 12.84% and the mean home price is $223,500, which is somewhat higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Backus has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets ideal levels of rain each year. Backus has above average air quality in comparison to other cities in the US.