There are 12 assisted living facilities serving Columbia Falls, Montana. This includes 3 facilities in Columbia Falls and 9 nearby. The mean cost / day for assisted living in Montana is approximately $110, with costs running between $50 and $195 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,300, with costs ranging from about $1,500 to $5,859. The mean yearly cost is $39,600, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Columbia Falls, Montana
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- Columbia Falls scores higher than the Montana average of 62.
- Columbia Falls 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 Whitefish Center, The Springs at Whitefish, and Expressions, Inc. - Hidden Meadow Memory Care.
- 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Glacier View Golf Club, Meadow Lake Golf Resort, and Par 3 On 93 Golf Course.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Les Mason State Park, Whitefish Lake State Park, and Depot Park.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Buchanan Jerry R Pastor, Church of Nazarene, and Assembly of God Church.
- There are 2 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 are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.34% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.77% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Montana has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,883, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,215, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,736, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $31,070 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.93%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Columbia Falls receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Columbia Falls has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Columbia Falls has a very sparse population density of 96.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Columbia Falls have a very short daily commute time.
- Columbia Falls has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.53%.
Columbia Falls is a small city in the State of Montana. It is located in Flathead County. It is the 9th biggest city in Montana. While the city itself contains 13,499 inhabitants, the surrounding area has a total population of 485,053. Those 55 and over constitute around 28% of the population.
Columbia Falls has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $47,000 (the Montana state average is $45,000). The median housing price in Columbia Falls is $303,000, which is somewhat higher than the Montana average of $241,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of around 3.93%.
Columbia Falls has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Columbia Falls has subpar air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate.