There are 9 assisted living facilities near Des Arc, Arkansas. The median cost per day of assisted living in Arkansas is approximately $95, with costs ranging between $47 and $185 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,850, with costs ranging from around $1,400 to $5,538. The median annual cost is $34,200, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Des Arc, Arkansas
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- Des Arc scores significantly lower than the Arkansas average of 69.
- Des Arc scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Springbrook Health and Rehab Center)
- 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 76.0, 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 a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Grand Prairie Country Club, Brinkley Country Club, and Bald Knob Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bayou Des Arc State Wildlife Management Area and Steve N. Wilson Raft Creek Bottoms WMA).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (First Assembly of God).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 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 0.91% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Arkansas has an average state income tax of 4.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,971, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,344, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,191, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,750 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $61,138 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,420 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,347 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.85%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Des Arc receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Des Arc has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Des Arc has a very sparse population density of 16.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Des Arc have an average daily commute time.
- Des Arc has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.30%.
Located within Prairie County, Des Arc is a small city in Arkansas. While the surrounding area contains 813,489 residents, there are just 2,867 living in the city itself. Residents who are over 55 comprise approximately 35% of the community.
Des Arc has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 61. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000 and a mean household income is $37,000 (the Arkansas state average is $35,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.85% and the mean home price is $99,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $117,000.
Des Arc has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rain each year. Des Arc has very low air quality and a lower than average crime rate compared to similarly-sized cities.