Assisted Living in Essex, Missouri

There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Essex, Missouri. This includes 1 facility in Essex and 17 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Missouri is about $83, with costs running between $37 and $226 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,500, with costs ranging from about $1,095 to $6,780. The median yearly cost is $30,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Essex, Missouri

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Essex scores higher than the Missouri average of 72.
Essex scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Missouri Southern Healthcare).
There are 19 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Essex Residential Care, Hilda Fuwell's Residential Care Facility, and Central Gardens Residential Care Facility.
There is a high 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 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Hidden Trails Country Club, Crowles Ridge Recreation Center, and Bootheel Golf Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Dexter Parks & Recreation and Boon Park).
There are 6 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, First Church of Nazarene, and First Church of God.
There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.34% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.70% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $43,541, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $39,643, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $17,298, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 11.55%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Essex receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Essex has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Essex has a very sparse population density of 14.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Essex have a very short daily commute time.
Essex has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 79.33%.

Essex is a municipality in Stoddard County within Missouri. The encompassing metro area includes 1,069,475 inhabitants, but there are only 1,554 living in the city limits. Residents who are 55 and over make up 32% of the population.

Essex has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000 and an average household income is $40,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is around 11.55% and the median housing price is $84,000, which is less than the state average of $153,000.

Essex has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Essex has a moderate rate of crime and above average air quality ratings.

More About Essex, Missouri

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Essex, Missouri

Essex Residential Care

24898 State Highway Ab

Essex, MO 63846

1-855-224-5130

Located at 24898 State Highway Ab in Essex, Missouri, Essex Residential Care is a 50 unit senior community. The encompassing area is sparsely populated, with roughly 3,000 people residing in the 63846 zip code. It is a generally ...

Assisted Living in Essex, Missouri

SeniorScore™ for Essex, Missouri

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Essex, Missouri

Essex Residential Care

Central Gardens Residential Care Facility

Hilda Fuwell's Residential Care Facility

Crossroads Court

Winchester Place

Heritage Gardens of Sikeston

The Arbors at Westridge Place

Clearview Nursing Center

Green Meadows Retirement Home

The Cottages of La Bonne Maison

Hampton House Of Malden

Mingo Residential Care Facility

Puxico Senior Housing

General Baptist Nursing Home

Country View Residential Care

Oakdale Care Center

Whispering Oaks RCF II

Maplecrest Residential Care