There are 20 assisted living facilities serving La Fontaine, Indiana. This includes 1 facility in La Fontaine and 19 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Indiana is about $124, with costs ranging between $37 and $274 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,724, with costs ranging from about $1,095 up to $8,220. The average yearly cost is $44,685, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for La Fontaine, Indiana
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- La Fontaine scores significantly higher than the Indiana average of 74.
- La Fontaine scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Marion General Hospital and Wabash County Hospital).
- There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Care Center, Northwood Manor, and Brookdale Marion.
- There is a high 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 37 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 31 golf courses in or around the city, including Meshingomesia Country Club, Arbor Trace Golf Course, and Marion Elks Country Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Gardens of Memory, Bozarth Recreational Resort, and Salamonie Lake.
- There are 30 churches in or near the city, including Somerset Church of Christ, Bibleway Church of God, and First Church of Nazarene.
- There are 6 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 12 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.06% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.55% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,787, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,259, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,456, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.94%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- La Fontaine receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- La Fontaine has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- La Fontaine has a very sparse population density of 44.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of La Fontaine have a short daily commute time.
- La Fontaine has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.98%.
Located in Wabash County, La Fontaine is a small municipality in the State of Indiana. It has a total population of only 2,548, with 1,151,549 inhabitants in the surrounding statistical area. 33% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for La Fontaine is 82. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($22,000 per capita), vs the average of $49,000 for the state of Indiana. The average housing price in La Fontaine is $144,000, which is somewhat less than the Indiana average of $163,500. La Fontaine has an average unemployment rate of roughly 6.94%.
La Fontaine has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, La Fontaine has good air quality ratings.