There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Lakefield, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in Lakefield and 19 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with an average expenditure running approximately $113. The per month cost averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the median cost is around $40,830, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Lakefield, Minnesota
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- Lakefield scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Lakefield 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 (Sanford Jackson Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Doman-Rose Place, Colonial Manor Nursing Home, and Good Samaritan Society-The Pines.
- There is a 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low 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 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Jackson Golf Club, Loon Lake Public Golf Course, and Inn Golf Course, The.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Kilen Woods State Park, Loon Lake Campground, and Jackson KOA.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.91% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $55,020, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,767, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,928, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.48%, 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.
- Lakefield receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Lakefield has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Lakefield has a very sparse population density of 16.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lakefield have a very short daily commute time.
- Lakefield has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.91%.
Located within Jackson County, Lakefield is a small municipality in Minnesota. The encompassing metropolitan area contains 1,077,918 inhabitants, but there are only 2,742 residing within the city limits. 34% of the local residents are over 55.
Lakefield has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median home price in the city is $138,000, which is less than the Minnesota average of $211,500. Lakefield also has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.48%. The city's median household income is $44,000 ($24,000 per capita), compared to the average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota.
Lakefield has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Lakefield has poor air quality ratings and a very low crime rate.