Assisted Living in Howard City, Michigan

There are 20 assisted living facilities near Howard City, Michigan. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 up to $262 per day, with an average expenditure running around $107. The per month cost averages about $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the mean cost is around $38,400, which is under the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Howard City, Michigan

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Howard City scores significantly lower than the Michigan average of 71.
Howard City scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Spectrum Health Rehab And Nursing Center-Kelsey Hospital, Spectrum Community Services Algoma Home, and Metron of Cedar Springs.
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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
There are 43 golf courses in or around the city, including Birchwood Golf Course, Whitefish Lake Golf Club, and Pilgrim\'s Run Golf Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Newaygo State Park, Alpine Resort, and High Rollway.
There are 2 churches in or near the city (Mary Queen of Apostles and United Church of Christ).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.96% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.21% 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 $53,466, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,506, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,144, 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 14.30%, which is very 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.

General Quality of Life

Howard City receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Howard City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Howard City has a sparse population density of 105.8 people per square mile.
Residents of Howard City have a very long daily commute time.
Howard City has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 85.19%.

Howard City is a small city in Montcalm County, Michigan. Though the city itself is home to 8,641 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area has a populace of 1,454,781. The senior community composes approximately 21% of the overall population.

Howard City has a medium SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $49,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The mean home price in Howard City is $144,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $177,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 14.3%.

Howard City has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low amounts of precipitation annually. Howard City has low air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Howard City, Michigan

Spectrum Community Services Algoma Home

2690 Wiersma

Cedar Springs, MI 49319

1-855-222-1541

Located at 2690 Wiersma, Spectrum Community Services Algoma Home is a senior community serving Cedar Springs, Michigan. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average household income of $56,208. With roughly 17,000 individuals living ...

13 miles away from Howard City, MI

Assisted Living in Howard City, Michigan

SeniorScore™ for Howard City, Michigan

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Howard City, Michigan

Spectrum Community Services Algoma Home

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