There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Bridgeport, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Bridgeport and 16 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 to $217, with a mean expenditure running approximately $127. The per month expense averages about $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the median cost is about $45,654, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bridgeport, Illinois
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- Bridgeport scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Bridgeport 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 (Lawrence County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Aperion Care Bridgeport, United Methodist Village, North Campus, and The United Methodist Village.
- There is a high 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Lawrence County Country Club, Vincennes Elks Golf Club, and Hillcrest Hills Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Red Hills State Park and Red Hills Lake State Park).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Allison Prairie Brethren Chr).
- 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 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.96% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.29% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,062, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,973, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,122, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.65%, which is high 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.
- Bridgeport receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bridgeport has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Bridgeport has a very sparse population density of 84.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bridgeport have a very short daily commute time.
- Bridgeport has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.11%.
Bridgeport is a small municipality in Lawrence County within the State of Illinois. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,300,421 inhabitants, there are only 3,064 residing in the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently makes up 28% of the total population.
Bridgeport has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $16,000. The average household income is $34,000 compared to an average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is around 11.65% and the average housing price is $87,000, which is much less than the state average of $187,500.
Bridgeport has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city gets high levels of rain each year. Bridgeport has very good air quality when compared to other cities in the US.