There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Houghton, Michigan. This includes 1 facility in Houghton and 4 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 up to $262 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $107. The per month expense averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the mean cost is around $38,400, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Houghton, Michigan
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- Houghton scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Houghton scores significantly 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 (Portage Health Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cypress Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, PortagePointe, and Houghton County Medical Care Facility.
- 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 25 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.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (15% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Michigan Tech. University G. C., Calumet Golf Club, and Wyandotte Hills Golf Club.
- There are 10 parks near the city center, including Marsin Preserve and Marsin Nature Retreat Center, North Canal Township Park, and Hancock Recreation Area.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are 3 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 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.42% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.22% 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 $47,529, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $27,592, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,141, which is significantly 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 10.68%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Houghton receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Houghton has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Houghton has a sparse population density of 338.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Houghton have a very short daily commute time.
- Houghton has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.14%.
Houghton is a small city in Houghton County within the State of Michigan. The surrounding metro area has 1,454,781 residents, but there are 9,630 residing within the city limits. Residents who are over the age of 55 represent around 15% of the community.
Houghton has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $16,000. The average household income is $28,000 vs an average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.68% and the average housing price is $201,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $177,000.
Houghton has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rain each year. Houghton has an exceptionally low rate of crime and better than average air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.