There are 6 assisted living facilities serving Kasilof, Alaska. This includes 1 facility in Kasilof and 5 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Alaska is around $183, with costs ranging between $113 and $250 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $5,500, with costs ranging from around $3,390 up to $7,500. The average yearly cost is $66,000, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kasilof, Alaska
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- Kasilof scores significantly higher than the Alaska average of 53.
- Kasilof 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 (Central Peninsula General Hospital).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Kat's Eldercare).
- There is a very 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 78.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 30 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Birch Ridge Golf Course and Kenai Golf Course).
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Kasilof RV Park, Touch The Frontier, and Crooked Creek Retreat.
- There are 12 churches in or near the city, including Child Evangelism Fellowship, Apostolic Assembly of Jesus, and Apostolic Assembly of Jesus Christ.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.21% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.78% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 3.75%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Alaska has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $62,822, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $58,125, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,613, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $70,230 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $302,950 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $29,640 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 17.70%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Kasilof receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Kasilof has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Kasilof has a very sparse population density of 2.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kasilof have a long daily commute time.
- Kasilof has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.49%.
Located within Kenai Peninsula Borough, Kasilof is a small city in the State of Alaska. The encompassing metro area contains 553,665 residents, but there are just 2,167 living inside the city limits. The 55-and-over community makes up 32% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Kasilof is 65. The city's average household income is $58,000 ($26,000 per capita), compared to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Alaska. The average home price in Kasilof is $292,500, which is relatively higher than the Alaska average of $219,000. Kasilof has a high unemployment rate of about 17.7%.
Kasilof has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall annually. Kasilof has excellent air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.