There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. This includes 12 facilities in Detroit Lakes and 10 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with a mean expense running approximately $113. The per month cost averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Yearly, the median cost is around $40,830, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
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- Detroit Lakes scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Detroit Lakes scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Marys Regional Health Center).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Divine House, Inc., Golden Manor Memory Care, and Essentia Health - Oak Crossing.
- There is an average 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 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Green Valley Golf Course, Ironman Golf Course, and Detroit Country Club (Country Club Course at Detroit Country Club).
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Detroit Lakes City-Park Garage, American Legion Campground, and Long Lake Campsite & RV.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Eksjo Lutheran Church, Agape Acres Ministry, and Assembly of God.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.29% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.74% 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 $61,951, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,729, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,537, 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 4.24%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Detroit Lakes receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Detroit Lakes has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Detroit Lakes has a very sparse population density of 87.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Detroit Lakes have a very short daily commute time.
- Detroit Lakes has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.12%.
Detroit Lakes is a small city in Becker County within the State of Minnesota. While the surrounding area is home to 1,077,918 residents, there are 16,290 within the city itself. Approximately 34% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Detroit Lakes has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $28,000 and a mean household income is $50,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The average housing price in Detroit Lakes is $132,000, which is lower than the Minnesota average of $211,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of around 4.24%.
Detroit Lakes has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area gets ideal amounts of rain each year. Detroit Lakes has a low crime rate and better than average air quality ratings compared to other American cities.