There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Blue Earth, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in Blue Earth and 11 nearby. The mean cost per day of assisted living in Minnesota is approximately $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 up to $7,200. The mean yearly cost is $40,830, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Blue Earth, Minnesota
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- Blue Earth scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Blue Earth scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (United Hospital District).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center, Nicollet Place, and Parker Oaks Communities.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Minniowa Golf Club, Riverside Town & Country Club, and Rolling Green Fairways.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Putnam Park, Blue Earth Park Department, and Green Giant Statue Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (River of Life Worship Center and River of Life Worship Center).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.59% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.89% 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 $50,145, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,620, which is significantly 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 6.10%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Blue Earth receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Blue Earth has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Blue Earth has a very sparse population density of 26.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Blue Earth have a very short daily commute time.
- Blue Earth 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 90.21%.
Blue Earth is a small town in Faribault County, Minnesota. Though the city itself is home to only 4,531 people, the surrounding statistical area contains a total population of 1,077,918. The 55+ community currently makes up 38% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Blue Earth is 67. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $41,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The average housing price in Blue Earth is $139,500, which is much less than the state average of $211,500. Blue Earth also has an average unemployment rate of around 6.1%.
Blue Earth has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Blue Earth has an exceptionally low crime rate and lower than average air quality.