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Assisted Living in Bigfork, Minnesota

There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Bigfork, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Bigfork and 2 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 to $240, with a mean cost running around $113. The per month cost averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $40,830, which is less than the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Bigfork, 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

  • Bigfork scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
  • Bigfork scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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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 (Bigfork Valley Hospital).
  • There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Bigfork Valley Communities).
  • There is a 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (50% of residents).
  • There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Edge of the Wilderness Golf Course, Swan Lake Country Club, and Blueberry Hills Country Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Scenic State Park, Ladies Tresses Swamp Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), and Clubhouse Lake Campground.
  • There are 2 churches in or near the city (Bigfork Assembly of God Church and Our Lady of Snows Catholic Chr).
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There is 1 grocery store within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.75% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.62% 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 $49,572, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $43,365, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $23,595, which is lower 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 8.90%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Bigfork receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Bigfork has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Bigfork has a very sparse population density of 6.7 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Bigfork have a long daily commute time.
  • Bigfork has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a high graduation rate of 92.34%.

Bigfork is a small municipality in Itasca County in the State of Minnesota. While the city itself has just 1,681 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area contains a populace of 1,077,918. Around 50% of the local residents are 55 and over.

Bigfork has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $43,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.9% and the average home price is $247,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $211,500.

Bigfork has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal amounts of rainfall each year. Bigfork has excellent air quality ratings when compared to other cities in the United States.

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