Assisted Living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

There are 28 assisted living facilities serving Fergus Falls, Minnesota. This includes 15 facilities in Fergus Falls and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Minnesota range from around $29 to $240 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $113. The per month cost averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the average cost is around $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Fergus Falls scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
Fergus Falls scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Lake Region Healthcare Corporation and Fergus Falls Reg Treatment Ctr).
There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mill Street Residence, LB Homes, and PioneerCare Center.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a 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 23 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Pebble Lake Golf Club, Balmoral Golf Course, and Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course.
There are 8 parks near the city center, including Fergus Falls Park & Rec, Natural Resources Department, and Green Acres Mobile Home Park.
There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Trinity Lutheran Church, Aastad Lutheran Church, and Abundant Life Assembly of God.
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.07% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.66% 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 $59,673, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $44,551, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,690, 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 6.49%, which is 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.

General Quality of Life

Fergus Falls receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
Fergus Falls has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Fergus Falls has a very sparse population density of 65.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Fergus Falls have a very short daily commute time.
Fergus Falls 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 90.48%.

Fergus Falls is a small city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The encompassing statistical area includes 1,077,918 people, but there are 18,548 living within the city itself. The senior community currently composes around 34% of the overall population.

Fergus Falls has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The average housing price in Fergus Falls is $103,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $211,500. Fergus Falls also has an average unemployment rate of about 6.49%.

Fergus Falls has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets optimal amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other American cities, Fergus Falls has an average rate of crime and better than average air quality.

More About Fergus Falls, Minnesota

LB Homes

824 South Sheridan

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

1-855-238-4376

8 Reviews

LB Homes is a 107 bed senior care facility situated in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. The surrounding area has an average population density, with approximately 20,000 individuals residing in the 56537 zip code. It is a generally middle class ...

Assisted Living in Fergus Falls, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Fergus Falls, Minnesota

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