There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. This includes 2 facilities in Elkhart Lake and 19 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Wisconsin is approximately $128, with costs running between $30 and $325 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,850, with costs ranging from around $911 up to $9,750. The median yearly cost is $46,200, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Elkhart Lake range between $2,990 per month and $5,500 per month. The average cost is $4,650 per month, or about $55,800 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
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- Elkhart Lake scores higher than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Elkhart Lake scores higher 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 (Valley View Medical Center).
- There are 21 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cedar Community, Rocky Knoll Health Care Center, and Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 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 high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 29 golf courses in or around the city, including Quit-Qui-Oc Golf Club (Glacial Nine Course at Quit-Qui-Oc Golf Club), Badger Creek Golf Course, and Arndt\'s Evergreen Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Sheboygan Marsh State Wildlife Area, Camp Anokijig, and Old Wade House State Park.
- There are 20 churches in or near the city, including Community United Church-Christ, St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chr, and Grace Lutheran Church Lcms.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.54% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.90% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $78,912, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $64,492, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $32,650, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $55,800 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $114,391 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,506 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.63%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Elkhart Lake receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Elkhart Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Elkhart Lake has a very sparse population density of 56.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Elkhart Lake have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Elkhart Lake has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.12%.
Located within Sheboygan County, Elkhart Lake is a town in the State of Wisconsin. It is included in the Sheboygan metro statistical area. While the encompassing statistical area includes 99,630 residents, there are only 3,500 living in the city itself. The 55-and-over community comprises around 33% of the total population.
Elkhart Lake has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $33,000 and an average household income is $64,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is around 4.63% and the median home price is $297,000, which is somewhat higher than the Wisconsin average of $234,000.
Elkhart Lake has very harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Elkhart Lake has an exceptionally low rate of crime and moderate air quality.