There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Benson, Arizona. This includes 2 facilities in Benson and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Arizona range from about $37 up to $223 daily, with an average expenditure running about $105. The per month cost averages about $3,150 and ranges between $1,100 and $6,700. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $37,800, which is below the US average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Benson can range from around $2,750 per month to $5,250 per month, with a median cost of around $3,575 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $42,900.
SeniorScore™ for Benson, Arizona
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- Benson scores lower than the Arizona average of 70.
- Benson 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 (Benson Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Arizona Skyline Assisted Living and Good Samaritan Society-Quiburi Mission)
- 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 79.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including San Pedro Golf Course, Coyote Hills Golf Course at Benson Country Club, and Fred Enke Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Happy Valley Saddle and Benson KOA).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Our Lady of Lourdes, Grace Chapel of Benson, and Assembly of God.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.91% 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 9.15%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Arizona has an average state income tax of 2.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,078, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,099, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,846, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,900 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $85,045 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $41,184 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.33%, which is 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.
- Benson receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Benson has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Benson has a very sparse population density of 12.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Benson have a very long daily commute time.
- Benson has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.02%.
Located in Cochise County, Benson is a small city in the State of Arizona. While the city itself contains 9,464 people, the encompassing area contains a population of 4,437,076. Around 44% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Benson has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $39,000 (the Arizona state average is $36,000). The average home price in Benson is $192,000, which is higher than the state average of $183,000. Benson has a high unemployment rate of roughly 10.33%.
Benson has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and very warm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Benson has below average air quality ratings.