Assisted Living in Galena, Illinois

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Galena, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Galena and 18 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 up to $217, with a median cost running around $127. The monthly expense averages around $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the average cost is around $45,654, which is over the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Galena, Illinois

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Galena scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
Galena scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Midwest Medical Center and Galena-stauss Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Galena Stauss Senior Care Community, Elizabeth Nursing Home, and St. Dominic Villa.
There is an average 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 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (44% of residents).
There are 23 golf courses in or around the city, including Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort(East Course at Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort ), Galena Golf Club, and Galena Golf Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Tierra Linda, Tapley Woods Conservation Area, and Bellevue State Park.
There are 3 churches in or near the city, including All Saints Religious Education, St Patrick\'s Rectory, and St Mary\'s Parish.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.76% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.55% 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 $80,692, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $60,445, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $35,446, which is significantly higher 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 3.33%, which is very low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Galena receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Galena has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Galena has a very sparse population density of 64.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Galena have a short daily commute time.
Galena 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 88.65%.

Galena is a small city in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. While the surrounding statistical area includes 1,300,421 people, there are 6,821 residing in the city. Around 44% of the residents are over 55.

The SeniorScore™ for Galena is 72. The average housing price in the city is $276,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $187,500. Galena has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.33%. The city's average household income is $60,000 ($35,000 per capita), compared to the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois.

Galena has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. Galena has a very low crime rate and good air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Galena, Illinois

Galena Stauss Senior Care Community

215 Summit St

Galena, IL 61036

1-855-233-7205

5 Reviews

Located at 215 Summit St in Galena, Illinois, Galena Stauss Senior Care Community is a 57 room senior community. With a median per-household income of $54,733, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It is sparsely ...

Assisted Living in Galena, Illinois

SeniorScore™ for Galena, Illinois

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

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Galena Stauss Senior Care Community

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