There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Barron, Wisconsin. This includes 6 facilities in Barron and 16 nearby. Assisted living costs in Wisconsin range from around $30 up to $325 daily, with an average expenditure running around $128. The monthly cost averages about $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $46,200, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Barron, Wisconsin
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- Barron scores lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Barron scores 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 (Luther Midelfort- Northland Mayo Health System).
- There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Barron Care and Rehab, Mayo Clinic Health System-Northland In Barron, and Dove Healthcare Barron Assisted Living.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 16 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Rolling Oaks Golf Club, Pine Crest Golf, and Sunset View Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Barron Motel & RV Campground, Veterans Memorial Park, and Wolff\'s Den RV Campground.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, Abundant Life Church, and Assembly of God.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.49% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.67% 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 $50,114, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,082, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,178, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,300 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,721 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,160 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.02%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Barron receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Barron has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Barron has a very sparse population density of 62.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Barron have a very short daily commute time.
- Barron has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.45%.
Barron is a small city in Barron County in Wisconsin. While the encompassing area has 1,281,294 people, there are 5,728 residing within the city itself. People who are 55 and over represent around 29% of the population.
Barron has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $43,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The mean home price in Barron is $172,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $234,000. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8.02%.
Barron has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. Barron has a low rate of crime and good air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.