There are 6 assisted living facilities serving Fort Morgan, Colorado. This includes 5 facilities in Fort Morgan and 1 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Colorado is approximately $110, with costs ranging between $58 and $290 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,313, with costs ranging from around $1,752 to $8,700. The average yearly cost is $39,750, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fort Morgan, Colorado
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- Fort Morgan scores significantly lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Fort Morgan scores significantly 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 (Colorado Plains Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Bee Hivr - Ft Morgan II, The Bee Hive - Fort Morgan, and Valley View Villa.
- There is a very low 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 80.0, 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 very low percentage of seniors in the population (22% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Bunker Hill Country Club and Fort Morgan Municipal Golf Course).
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Fort Morgan Paw Park, Sears Hometown Store, and Fort Morgan Recreation Department.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Morgan Church of Nazarene, Reorganized Church of Jesus, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.72% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.63% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,005, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,328, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,564, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.28%, 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.
- Fort Morgan receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Fort Morgan has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Fort Morgan has a very sparse population density of 26.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fort Morgan have a very short daily commute time.
- Fort Morgan has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.27%.
Located in Morgan County, Fort Morgan is a small city in Colorado. It has a total population of 16,042, with 509,383 people in the encompassing area. The 55+ community currently represents 22% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Fort Morgan is 60. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($20,000 per capita), vs the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Colorado. The median housing price in Fort Morgan is $208,500, which is much less than the Colorado average of $318,000. Fort Morgan has an average unemployment rate of around 7.28%.
Fort Morgan has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area gets optimal levels of rainfall annually. Fort Morgan has an average rate of crime and below average air quality compared to other cities.