There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Gaylord, Michigan. This includes 8 facilities in Gaylord and 14 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Michigan range from $25 to $262, with a median cost running around $107. The per month expense averages roughly $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $38,400, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Gaylord, Michigan
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- Gaylord scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Gaylord scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Otsego Memorial Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Otsego Memorial Hospital, Tendercare Gaylord, and The Brook of Gaylord.
- There is a very low 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 22 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 35 golf courses in or around the city, including Green Trees Golf, Michawye Hills Golf Club, and Hidden Valley Resort.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Otsego Lake County Park, Gaylord KOA, and Otsego Lake State Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Evangelical Free Church, Peace Lutheran Church, and Friendship Christian Reformed.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.49% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.01% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,675, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,822, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,935, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.78%, which is high 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.
- Gaylord receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Gaylord has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Gaylord has a very sparse population density of 77.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gaylord have a short daily commute time.
- Gaylord has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.95%.
Located in Otsego County, Gaylord is a small city in Michigan. It has a total population of 19,515, with 1,454,781 residents in the encompassing area. 30% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Gaylord is 67. The city's average household income is $47,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan. The average housing price in Gaylord is $90,000, which is lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 11.78%.
Gaylord has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. Gaylord has above average air quality and a moderate rate of crime compared to other cities.