Assisted Living in Big Lake, Minnesota

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Big Lake, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Big Lake and 19 nearby. The median cost / day for assisted living in Minnesota is $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 to $7,200. The median yearly cost is $40,830, which is below the US average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Big Lake ranges from around $2,276 per month up to $4,605 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,568 per month, or around $42,810 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Big Lake, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Big Lake scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
Big Lake scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (New River Medical Center).
There are 14 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Divine House, Centracare Health - Monticello, and Rem-Evergreen.
There is an average 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 66 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (14% of residents).
There are 53 golf courses in or around the city, including Carefree Country Club, Pebble Creek Golf Club (Blue/Red Course at Pebble Creek Golf Club), and Monticello Country Club.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Sand Dunes State Forest, 4th Street Park, and Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
There are 38 churches in or near the city, including Our Lady of the Lake Catholic, Saron Lutheran Church, and Bridgeview Assembly of God.
There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 30 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.82% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.97% 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 $81,723, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $75,241, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $26,311, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $42,810 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $94,451 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,860 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $56,628 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.39%, which is 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

Big Lake receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Big Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Big Lake has a sparse population density of 277.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Big Lake have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Big Lake 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 93.58%.

Big Lake is a small city in the State of Minnesota. It is located within Sherburne County and is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 2,601,007 residents, there are 18,208 residing within the city. The 55+ community composes around 14% of the total population.

Big Lake has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000. The median household income is $75,000 compared to an average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.39% and the median home price is $262,500, which is higher than the state average of $211,500.

Big Lake has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation annually. Big Lake has above average air quality and a lower than average crime rate in relation to other American cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Big Lake, Minnesota

Divine House

5020 Mitchell Rd

Big Lake, MN 55309

1-855-233-7205

Located at 5020 Mitchell Rd, Divine House is a senior care facility serving Big Lake, Minnesota. With an average per-family income of $73,651, the community is in a generally middle income area. It has an average population density, ...

Assisted Living in Big Lake, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Big Lake, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ Overview

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Big Lake, Minnesota

Divine House

St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello

Harmony Living

Guardian Angels By The Lake

Guardian Angels of Elk River

Guardian Angels Care Center

Elk River Guardian Oaks

The Legacy of St. Michael

Paradigm Residential Services

Sunrise of Buffalo

Cottagewood of Buffalo

Cottagewood Senior Communities Assisted Living

Lake Ridge Care Center of Buffalo

Park View Care Center

Wellstead of Rogers

The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest Senior Living

Caley House

Elim Care and Rehab

Sterling Pointe

Ark On The River