There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Battle Lake, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Battle Lake and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Minnesota range from about $29 to $240 per day, with a mean cost running about $113. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Battle Lake, Minnesota
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- Battle Lake scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Battle Lake scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake, Golden Livingcenter - Henning, and Our Home Your Home.
- 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 (48% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Balmoral Golf Course, Thumper Pond Golf Course, and Oakwood Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Glendalough State Park, Linden Park Resort, and Phelps Mill Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Our Lady of Lake Cath 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 2.07% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.66% 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 $60,135, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,162, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,692, which is higher 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 7.07%, 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.
- Battle Lake receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Battle Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Battle Lake has a very sparse population density of 29.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Battle Lake have an average daily commute time.
- Battle Lake 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 91.36%.
Located within Otter Tail County, Battle Lake is a small city in Minnesota. The city has a population of only 2,892, with 1,077,918 residents in the surrounding metro area. Approximately 48% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Battle Lake has a medium SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's median household income is $46,000 ($28,000 per capita), vs an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The median housing price in Battle Lake is $333,000, which is more than the state average of $211,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.07%.
Battle Lake has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets ideal levels of precipitation each year. Battle Lake has good air quality when compared to other cities in the US.