There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Ladysmith, Wisconsin. This includes 7 facilities in Ladysmith and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Wisconsin range from about $30 to $325 per day, with an average expense running around $128. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $46,200, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ladysmith, Wisconsin
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- Ladysmith scores lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Ladysmith 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 (Rusk County Mem Hsptl).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Terrace of Wisconsin, Ladysmith Nursing Home - Care Campus, and Lake Manor.
- There is an average 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Tee-A-Way Golf Club, Taylor\'s Amacoy Golf Club, and Aken\'s Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (River\'s Edge Park).
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic, Abundant Life Assembly of God, and New Hope Christian Academy.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.54% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.43% 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 $46,842, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,324, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,800, 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 6.28%, which is low 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.
- Ladysmith receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ladysmith has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ladysmith has a very sparse population density of 32.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ladysmith have a short daily commute time.
- Ladysmith has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.50%.
Located in Rusk County, Ladysmith is a small city in the State of Wisconsin. Though the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,281,294 inhabitants, there are 6,141 living within the city itself. Around 34% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Ladysmith is 66. The median housing price in the city is $159,000, which is less than the Wisconsin average of $234,000. Ladysmith also has an average unemployment rate of around 6.28%. The city's median household income is $39,000 ($21,000 per capita), compared to the average of $52,000 for the whole of Wisconsin.
Ladysmith has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. Ladysmith has a very low rate of crime and above average air quality in relation to other American cities.