There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Burlington, Colorado. This includes 3 facilities in Burlington and 2 nearby. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from about $58 to $290 daily, with a mean cost running approximately $110. The monthly expense averages about $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $39,750, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Burlington range between $1,247 per month and $4,062 per month. The median cost is around $2,350 per month, or around $28,200 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Burlington, Colorado
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- Burlington scores lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Burlington scores significantly 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 (Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Grace Manor Care Center and Legacy at Burlington)
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Prairie Pines Golf Club, Stratton Golf Club, and Sugar Hills Golf Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Campland RV Park, City of Burlington Recreation, and City of Burlington.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Assembly of God Church Bethel).
- 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 is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.33% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.63% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,992, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,472, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,807, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.92%, which is very low 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.
- Burlington receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Burlington has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Burlington has a very sparse population density of 7.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Burlington have a very short daily commute time.
- Burlington has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.93%.
Burlington is a small city in the State of Colorado. It is located within Kit Carson County. While the encompassing metro area contains 509,383 residents, there are 5,304 living in the city limits. Approximately 25% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Burlington is 64. The city's mean household income is $43,000 ($21,000 per capita), compared to an average of $51,000 for the whole of Colorado. The mean home price in Burlington is $199,500, which is lower than the Colorado average of $318,000. Burlington has a low unemployment rate of roughly 3.92%.
Burlington has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city gets ideal levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Burlington has exceptional air quality and a moderate rate of crime.