There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Fosston, Minnesota. This includes 5 facilities in Fosston and 10 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with an average expense running about $113. The per month cost averages around $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Yearly, the mean cost is about $40,830, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Fosston, MN typically ranges from as little as $1,181 per month up to $5,250 per month. The median cost is $2,865 per month, or about $34,374 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Fosston, Minnesota
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- Fosston scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Fosston 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 (Essentia Health Fosston).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Essentia Health Fosston, Cornerstone Residence & Extended Care, and Rem-North Star Inc..
- There is a low 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Fosston Golf Club, Mahnomen Country Club, and Oak Lake Golf Course.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Hovland State Wildlife Management Area, Sagaiigan State Wildlife Management Area, and Sand Hill Lake Bible Camp.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including St Mary\'s Church, Hope Lutheran Church, and Kingo Lutheran Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.17% 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 $51,238, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,489, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,845, which is significantly lower 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 7.60%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fosston receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Fosston has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Fosston has a very sparse population density of 14.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fosston have a short daily commute time.
- Fosston has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.17%.
Located within Polk County, Fosston is a small city in the State of Minnesota. It is part of the Grand Forks metropolitan statistical area. Though the city has only 2,829 residents, the surrounding area contains a total population of 23,108. People 55 and over make up 35% of the community.
Fosston has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $40,000 in comparison to the average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is about 7.6% and the mean home price is $169,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $211,500.
Fosston has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives optimal amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other American cities, Fosston has good air quality.