There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Lake, Michigan. This includes 2 facilities in Lake and 18 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Michigan range from $25 to $262, with an average expense running around $107. The per month cost averages roughly $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the median cost is around $38,400, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Lake, Michigan
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- Lake scores significantly lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Lake scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Care Senior Assisted Living, North Woods Nursing Center, and Jeffery Elaine Brewer Adult Foster Care.
- There is a very low 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (41% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Birch Valley Golf Course, Eagle Glen, and Pines at Lake Isabella, The.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lost Lake Scout Reservation, Merrill Lake County Park, and Lake George Campground.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Sears Church of God, Farwell Church of Christ, and Gilmore Church of Christ.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 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 2.46% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.05% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,326, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,450, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,942, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 22.92%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lake receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Lake has a very sparse population density of 40.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lake have a very long daily commute time.
- Lake has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.35%.
Lake is a small city in the State of Michigan. It is located in Clare County. It has a population of 5,125, with 1,454,781 residents in the encompassing area. Around 41% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Lake is 64. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($18,000 per person), compared to an average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The median housing price in Lake is $123,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $177,000. Lake also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 22.92%.
Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Lake has better than average air quality ratings.