There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Kirksville, Missouri. This includes 5 facilities in Kirksville and 5 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Missouri range from $37 up to $226, with a median expenditure running about $83. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. Annually, the mean cost is about $30,000, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kirksville, Missouri
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- Kirksville scores significantly lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Kirksville 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 (Northeast Regional Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Twin Pines Adult Care Center, Highland Crest, Assisted Living by Americare, and The Arbors at Highland Crest.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 30 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Kirksville Country Club, La Plata Golf Club, and Lancaster Country Club.
- There are 12 parks near the city center, including Northeast Regional Office, McKinney Bark Park, and Spainhower Field.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including First Church of God, First Assembly of God, and Life Church of Kirksville.
- There are no malls / shopping centers 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 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.70% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.84% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $45,398, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,706, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,819, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.71%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Kirksville receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Kirksville has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Kirksville has a sparse population density of 104.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kirksville have a very short daily commute time.
- Kirksville has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.94%.
Located in Adair County, Kirksville is a small city in the State of Missouri. Though the city itself contains 21,532 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area contains a population of 1,069,475. The senior community represents approximately 21% of the total population.
Kirksville has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The city's median household income is $32,000 ($18,000 per capita), vs the average of $43,000 for the whole of Missouri. The median home price in Kirksville is $157,500, which is higher than the Missouri average of $153,000. Kirksville has an average unemployment rate of roughly 7.71%.
Kirksville has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Kirksville has low air quality and an average crime rate.