Assisted Living in Brookston, Minnesota

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Brookston, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in Brookston and 17 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with a median expenditure running about $113. The monthly expense averages about $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Brookston typically ranges from as little as $2,223 per month up to $6,100 per month. The median cost is about $3,808 per month, or around $45,690 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Brookston, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Brookston scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
Brookston scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Community Memorial Hospital).
There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Peterson Colonial Homes, Inc., Brooke Manor, and Sunnyside Health Care Center.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a 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 17 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Big Lake Golf Club, Cloquet Country Club, and Pine Hill Golf Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Big Lake Shores Campground and Fond du Lac Cross Country Ski Trail).
There is 1 church in or near the city (Presbyterian Church of Cloquet).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 4 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.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.95% of total income, which is significantly 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 $60,149, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $51,250, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $20,460, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,690 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $96,042 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,957 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 13.36%, which is very 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.

General Quality of Life

Brookston receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Brookston has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Brookston has a very sparse population density of 9.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Brookston have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Brookston 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 89.83%.

Brookston is a small town in the State of Minnesota. It is located within St. Louis County and is included in the Duluth metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding statistical area includes 180,666 people, there are just 607 living within the city itself. The senior community currently composes 26% of the overall population.

Brookston has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($20,000 per person), versus the average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The average home price in Brookston is $214,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $211,500. Brookston has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.36%.

Brookston has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rain each year. In comparison to other American cities, Brookston has good air quality.

More About Brookston, Minnesota

Stonehaven Assisted Living

8783 2nd St

Brookston, MN 55711

1-855-240-2530

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Located at 8783 2nd St, Stonehaven Assisted Living is a senior housing facility serving Brookston, Minnesota. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with approximately 2,000 people residing in the 55711 zip code. It is a mostly middle ...

Assisted Living in Brookston, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Brookston, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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