There is 1 assisted living facility in Brandon, Minnesota. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Minnesota is around $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Brandon, Minnesota
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- Brandon scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Brandon scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Douglas County Hospital).
- There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Evansville Care Center, The Care Campus - Evansville Senior Living, and Stevens' Homes Plus.
- 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 43 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Lake Miltona Golf Club, Arrowwood Golf Club, and Geneva Golf Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Oak Park Kampground, Don\'s Lakeview RV Park, and Ashby Resort & Campground.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Our Lady of Seven Dolors Parish Office, United Church of Christ, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 14 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.55% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.78% 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 $61,597, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,920, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,577, 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 4.57%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Brandon receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Brandon has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Brandon has a very sparse population density of 22.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Brandon have a short daily commute time.
- Brandon 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 93.31%.
Brandon is a municipality in Minnesota. It is located in Douglas County. The city has a total population of only 1,591, with 1,077,918 inhabitants in the surrounding statistical area. The 55-and-over community composes 34% of the overall population.
Brandon has a good SeniorScore™ of 74. The average home price in the city is $288,000, which is somewhat higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500. Brandon has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.57%. The city's average household income is $50,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota.
Brandon has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city receives optimal levels of rain annually. Brandon has better than average air quality when compared to other cities.