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Assisted Living in Bigfork, Montana

There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Bigfork, Montana. This includes 2 facilities in Bigfork and 5 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Montana range from $50 up to $195, with a mean expenditure running about $110. The monthly expense averages around $3,300 and ranges between $1,500 and $5,859. Yearly, the mean cost is around $39,600, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Bigfork, Montana



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 higher than the Montana average of 62.
  • Bigfork scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
37

Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
  • There are no senior living facilities within close proximity to the city.
  • 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 10 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 (43% of residents).
  • There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Eagle Bend Golf Club -Lake Ridge, Buffalo Hill Golf Club -Championship, and Village Greens Golf Course.
  • There are 3 parks near the city center, including Flathead Lake State Park - Yellow Bay Unit, Flathead Lake: Finley Point Unit State Park, and Finley Point Campground.
  • There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Bigfork Chapel Assembly of God, Little Brown Church of Cma, and Bethany Lutheran Church.
  • 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 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.31% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.75% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Montana has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $67,403, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $48,638, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $30,994, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $31,070 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 6.36%, which is low 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 below average air quality.
  • Bigfork has a very sparse population density of 19.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Bigfork have a short daily commute time.
  • Bigfork has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.29%.

Bigfork is a small city in Flathead County, Montana. While the encompassing metro area includes 485,053 residents, there are 7,678 living in the city itself. Around 43% of the population are over 55.

Bigfork has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a median per capita income of $31,000 and a median household income is $49,000 (the Montana state average is $45,000). The median home price in Bigfork is $516,000, which is much more than the state average of $241,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.36%.

Bigfork has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other American cities, Bigfork has lower than average air quality ratings.

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St Joseph Retirement Community - Polson, MT

St Joseph Retirement Community

11 17th Ave E Ste B

Polson, MT 59860

1-855-229-7494

St Joseph Retirement Community is a senior housing facility situated near by the Jette area of Polson, Montana. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average family income of $37,767. It has a medium-density ...

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Home Sweet Home Personal Care - Polson, MT

Home Sweet Home Personal Care

35911 Mud Lake Trl

Polson, MT 59860

1-855-222-1541

Home Sweet Home Personal Care is a senior care facility located at 35911 Mud Lake Trl in Polson, Montana. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with a median per-household income of $37,767. With around 11,000 ...

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Viljoy Independent Living - Kalispell, MT

Viljoy Independent Living

119 5th St W

Kalispell, MT 59901

1-855-238-4376

Located at 119 5th St W, Viljoy Independent Living is a senior care community serving Kalispell, Montana. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with about 51,000 residents in the zip code of 59901. It is a generally middle ...

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Buffalo Hill Terrace - Kalispell, MT

Buffalo Hill Terrace

40 Claremont St Ofc

Kalispell, MT 59901

1-855-243-3078

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Located at 40 Claremont St Ofc, Buffalo Hill Terrace is a senior housing community serving Kalispell, Montana. With an average per-household income of $44,573, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It is heavily populated, with ...

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