There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Benzonia, Michigan. This includes 2 facilities in Benzonia and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 to $262 per day, with a median cost running around $107. The monthly cost averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $38,400, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Benzonia, Michigan
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- Benzonia scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Benzonia scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Homesteader, Cherry Hill Haven, and Haven Adult Foster Care Home.
- There is a very 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 28 golf courses in or around the city, including Champion Hill, Pinecroft Golf Plantation, and Crystal Lake Golf Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Timberline Campground, Vacation Trailer Park Campgrnd, and Michigan Legacy Art Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 16 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.87% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.86% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,058, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,469, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,046, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 18.27%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Benzonia receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Benzonia has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Benzonia has a very sparse population density of 53.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Benzonia have a very short daily commute time.
- Benzonia has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.57%.
Benzonia is a municipality in Benzie County, Michigan. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,454,781 people, there are only 1,974 living in the city limits. The 55-and-over community represents around 34% of the overall population.
Benzonia has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The mean household income is $35,000 in comparison to the average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is about 18.27% and the mean housing price is $195,000, which is higher than the state average of $177,000.
Benzonia has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rain annually. When compared to other cities in the United States, Benzonia has average air quality.
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