There are 9 assisted living facilities serving East Helena, Montana. This includes 1 facility in East Helena and 8 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Montana range from $50 to $195, with a median expense running about $110. The per month cost averages roughly $3,300 and ranges between $1,500 and $5,859. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $39,600, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for East Helena, Montana
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- East Helena scores higher than the Montana average of 62.
- East Helena 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 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sharon's Sunshine Care, Hunters Pointe, and Cooney Home.
- 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Bill Roberts Municipal Golf Course, Fox Ridge Golf Course -Par 3, and Green Meadow Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Hellgate Campground, Chinaman Gulch, and Kim\'s Marina & Resort.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Chr, East Valley Foursquare Church, and Big Sky Church of Christ.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.04% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% 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 $60,043, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $60,323, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,211, 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 8.77%, which is average 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.
- East Helena receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- East Helena has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- East Helena has a sparse population density of 100.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of East Helena have a very short daily commute time.
- East Helena has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.43%.
Located in Lewis and Clark County, East Helena is a small city in the State of Montana. The encompassing metro area includes 485,053 residents, but there are 7,282 living within the city itself. About 21% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for East Helena is 63. The median housing price in the city is $264,000, which is higher than the state average of $241,500. East Helena has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.77%. The city's median household income is $60,000 ($22,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $45,000 for the whole of Montana.
East Helena has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city gets ideal amounts of rainfall annually. East Helena has poor air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate compared to other cities.