There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Ironwood, Michigan. This includes 3 facilities in Ironwood and 1 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Michigan is about $107, with costs running between $25 and $262 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 to $7,850. The mean yearly cost is $38,400, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ironwood, Michigan
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- Ironwood scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Ironwood 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 (Aspirus Grand View Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Westgate Living Community, Sky View Nursing Center, and Aging Unit of Iron County.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Gogebic Country Club, Eagle Bluff Golf Club, and Indianhead Mountain Resort.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Curry Park, US Forestry Department, and Norrie Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.41% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.42% 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 $46,481, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,923, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,893, 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 8.61%, which is average 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.
- Ironwood receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ironwood has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ironwood has a very sparse population density of 33.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ironwood have a very short daily commute time.
- Ironwood 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 93.89%.
Ironwood is a small city in the State of Michigan. It is located in Gogebic County. Though the city itself has 7,945 residents, the encompassing area has a total population of 1,454,781. The 55+ community represents 37% of the total population.
Ironwood has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The median home price in Ironwood is $99,000, which is significantly lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.61%.
Ironwood has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Ironwood has good air quality and a low rate of crime.
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