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Assisted Living in Baxter, Minnesota

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Baxter, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Baxter and 19 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Minnesota is around $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 up to $7,200. The average yearly cost is $40,830, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Baxter, Minnesota



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Baxter scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
  • Baxter scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center and Brainerd Reg Human Servs Ctr).
  • There are 17 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Excelsior Place, Harmony House-Brainerd West, and Access North Center For Independent Living.
  • There is a high 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 56 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
  • There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Pine Meadows Golf Course, Legacy Courses at Craguns, The (Bobby Course at Legacy Courses at Craguns, The), and Madden\'s on Gull Lake (Pine Beach East Course at Madden\'s on Gull Lake).
  • There are 9 parks near the city center, including Oscar Kristofferson Park, Brainerd Parks & Recreation, and Crow Wing State Park.
  • There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Heritage Assembly of God, Community Church of Nazarene, and Church of Christ.
  • There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 17 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.28% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.63% 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 $78,899, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $59,420, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $30,913, which is significantly 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 3.72%, which is very low 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Baxter receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Baxter has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Baxter has a sparse population density of 404.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Baxter have a very short daily commute time.
  • Baxter has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.17%.

Baxter is a small city in Crow Wing County in the State of Minnesota. It has a population of 7,655, with 1,077,918 residents in the surrounding statistical area. Approximately 27% of the residents are over 55.

Baxter has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The mean home price in the city is $255,000, which is higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500. Baxter also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 3.72%. The city's mean household income is $59,000 ($31,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota.

Baxter has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets optimal levels of precipitation each year. Baxter has good air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate in comparison to other cities in the US.

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