Assisted Living in Benson, Minnesota

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Benson, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Benson and 19 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is below the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Benson, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Benson scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
Benson scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Swift County Benson Hospital).
There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Golden LivingCenter - Meadow Lane and Central Minnesota Senior Care)
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a 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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Benson Golf Club, Crossings, The, and Appleton Golf Club.
There is 1 park near the city center (Ambush Park).
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 are 2 grocery stores 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.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.56% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.83% 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 $56,021, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $44,714, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,986, 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 2.42%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Benson receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Benson has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Benson has a very sparse population density of 22.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Benson have a very short daily commute time.
Benson has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 86.83%.

Benson is a small municipality in the State of Minnesota. It is located within Swift County. While the surrounding statistical area has 1,077,918 inhabitants, there are just 4,693 within the city. Those over the age of 55 compose approximately 34% of the total population.

Benson has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000. The average household income is $45,000 vs the average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is approximately 2.42% and the average housing price is $148,500, which is lower than the Minnesota average of $211,500.

Benson has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal levels of precipitation annually. Benson has an exceptionally low rate of crime and above average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.

More About Benson, Minnesota

Central Minnesota Senior Care

2000 Hall Ave

Benson, MN 56215

1-855-240-2530

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Central Minnesota Senior Care is a senior care facility located at 2000 Hall Ave Apt 313 in Benson, Minnesota. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with about 6,000 individuals living in the zip code of 56215. With an ...

Assisted Living in Benson, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Benson, Minnesota

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