There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Clarkfield, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Clarkfield and 17 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with an average expense running about $113. The per month cost averages about $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the mean cost is around $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Clarkfield, Minnesota
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- Clarkfield scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Clarkfield 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 (Municipal Hospital And Granite Manor).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Clarkfield Care Center, Health Providers, and Fieldcrest Assisted Living.
- There is a high 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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Granite Falls Golf Club, Cottonwood Country Club, and Dawson Golf Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including United Church of Christ, Assembly of God, and Assembly of God Parsonage.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 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 1.88% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.09% 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 $58,243, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,893, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,357, which is higher 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 4.42%, which is low 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.
- Clarkfield receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Clarkfield has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Clarkfield has a very sparse population density of 12.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Clarkfield have a very short daily commute time.
- Clarkfield has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 89.05%.
Clarkfield is a small city in Yellow Medicine County in the State of Minnesota. Though the encompassing area is home to 1,077,918 residents, there are only 1,408 residing within the city itself. Those over the age of 55 comprise 35% of the total population.
Clarkfield has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000. The median household income is $46,000 vs an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.42% and the median housing price is $121,500, which is lower than the state average of $211,500.
Clarkfield has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area receives ideal levels of rainfall annually. Clarkfield has better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.