There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Gowen, Michigan. This includes 2 facilities in Gowen and 20 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Michigan is about $107, with costs running between $25 and $262 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 to $7,850. The median yearly cost is $38,400, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Gowen, MI generally range from around $1,421 per month to $7,500 per month, with a median cost of about $3,788 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of about $45,450.
SeniorScore™ for Gowen, Michigan
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- Gowen scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Gowen 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 (Spectrum Health United Memorial - United Campus).
- There are 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Twin Oaks, Our Place Cares, and Retirement Living.
- There is a 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 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 50 golf courses in or around the city, including Brookside Golf Course, Links at Bowen Lake, The, and Greenville Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Lincoln Pines Resort, Camp Concordia, and Three Seasons Campground Inc..
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, United Methodist Church, and Mary Queen of Apostles.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.70% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.56% 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 $65,184, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,961, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,232, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,450 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $101,105 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 $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.73%, which is high 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.
- Gowen receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Gowen has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Gowen has a sparse population density of 158.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gowen have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Gowen has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.90%.
Gowen is a town in Kent County, Michigan. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,454,781 residents, there are just 3,752 residing within the city. Residents who are 55 and over comprise around 27% of the population.
Gowen has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $52,000 versus the average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is roughly 11.73% and the mean housing price is $190,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $177,000.
Gowen has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Gowen has lower than average air quality.