There are 11 assisted living facilities near Friend, Nebraska. The average cost / day of assisted living in Nebraska is about $110, with costs ranging between $36 and $250 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,298, with costs ranging from around $1,075 to $7,500. The average yearly cost is $39,570, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Friend, Nebraska
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- Friend scores lower than the Nebraska average of 74.
- Friend scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Warren Memorial Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Warren Memorial Hospital Ltc and Exeter Care Center)
- There is a very 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 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 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 Friend Country Club, Thornridge Golf Course, and College Heights Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (American Legion).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.16% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.86% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $57,715, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,382, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,639, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,720 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,631 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,021 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,908 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.05%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Friend receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Friend has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Friend has a very sparse population density of 12.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Friend have a short daily commute time.
- Friend has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.29%.
Friend is a small town in Saline County, Nebraska. The city has a total population of just 1,585, with 576,149 residents in the encompassing area. The 55+ community composes 35% of the total population.
Friend has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's median household income is $46,000 ($25,000 per person), compared to the average of $50,000 for the state of Nebraska. The median home price in Friend is $141,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $139,500. Friend also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.05%.
Friend has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Friend has average air quality ratings.