There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Buhl, Idaho. This includes 2 facilities in Buhl and 18 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Idaho range from $33 to $175, with an average cost running about $109. The per month expense averages about $3,275 and ranges between $998 and $5,250. Annually, the median cost is about $39,300, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Buhl, Idaho
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- Buhl scores lower than the Idaho average of 64.
- Buhl scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- 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 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Woodland Retirement Estates, Desert View Care Center of Buhl, and Country Living.
- 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 79.5, 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 low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Clear Lake Country Club, Gooding Golf Course, and Pleasant Valley Golf Course.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Banbury Hot Springs, Miracle Hot Springs, and Salmon Falls Wind Park LLC.
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Seventh Day Adventist Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Buhl First Assembly of God.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.19% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.72% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Idaho has an average state income tax of 5.42%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,597, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,344, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,504, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $87,600 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $25,480 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,188 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.30%, 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.
- Buhl receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Buhl has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Buhl has a very sparse population density of 37.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Buhl have a very short daily commute time.
- Buhl has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.31%.
Located within Twin Falls County, Buhl is a small city in Idaho. While the surrounding metro area contains 317,105 people, there are 9,626 living in the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently represents 30% of the total population.
Buhl has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The mean home price in the city is $217,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $238,500. Buhl also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.3%. The city's mean household income is $41,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $43,000 for the whole of Idaho.
Buhl has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rain annually. In comparison to other American cities, Buhl has exceptional air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.