There are 24 assisted living facilities serving La Farge, Wisconsin. This includes 8 facilities in La Farge and 16 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Wisconsin range from $30 to $325, with a median expenditure running about $128. The monthly cost averages about $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. Annually, the average cost is around $46,200, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for La Farge, Wisconsin
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- La Farge scores lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- La Farge 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 (St Josephs Com Hlth Svcs).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Serenity Hill II, Copper Family Treatment Service, and Whispering Pines I.
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Snowflake Ski & Golf, Viroqua Country Club, and Quail Run Golf Links.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center, Mount Pisgah Hemlock-Hardwoods State Natural Area, and Wildcat Mountain State Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 8 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 4.60% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.75% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $49,744, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,292, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,724, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,300 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,721 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,160 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.95%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- La Farge receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- La Farge has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- La Farge has a very sparse population density of 24.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of La Farge have a short daily commute time.
- La Farge has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.04%.
Located in Vernon County, La Farge is a small municipality in Wisconsin. While the encompassing area has 1,281,294 residents, there are only 2,397 residing in the city. The 55-and-over community comprises 31% of the total population.
La Farge has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $42,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is around 5.95% and the average home price is $177,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $234,000.
La Farge has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation annually. La Farge has average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.