There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Fairfield, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Fairfield and 16 nearby. The average cost per day of assisted living in Illinois is around $127, with costs running between $35 and $217 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,805, with costs ranging from around $1,048 up to $6,500. The average annual cost is $45,654, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fairfield, Illinois
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- Fairfield scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Fairfield 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 (Fairfield Memorial Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Fairfield Memorial Hospital, Wayfair, and Brookstone Estates.
- 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 17 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Fairfield Country Club, McLeansboro Golf Club, and Flora Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Mills Ronald D, Stout Douglas E, and First Christian Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.70% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.16% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,051, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,064, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,371, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.00%, which is average 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.
- Fairfield receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Fairfield has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Fairfield has a very sparse population density of 54.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fairfield have a very short daily commute time.
- Fairfield has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.61%.
Fairfield is a small city in Wayne County within Illinois. The surrounding metro area includes 1,300,421 residents, but there are 8,867 residing within the city limits. The 55-and-over community comprises around 34% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Fairfield is 68. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is about 7% and the median home price is $115,500, which is significantly less than the Illinois average of $187,500.
Fairfield has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average levels of rain each year. Fairfield has moderate air quality and a moderate rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the United States.