Assisted Living in Lamar, Missouri

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Lamar, Missouri. This includes 2 facilities in Lamar and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Missouri range from about $37 to $226 per day, with a median expense running approximately $83. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $30,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Lamar, Missouri

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Lamar scores lower than the Missouri average of 72.
Lamar scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Barton County Memorial Hospital and Barton Cnty Memorial Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Truman Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Silver Oak Senior Living At Lamar, and Bristol Manor of Lamar.
There is a low 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 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Lamar Country Club, Nevada Country Club, and Frank E. Peters Municipal Golf Course.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Lamar City Park, and Redwing Prairie Conservation Area.
There are 2 churches in or near the city (Christian Church of Milford and Apostolic Christian Church).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 4 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.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.34% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.72% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $50,094, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $41,748, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,276, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.38%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Lamar receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Lamar has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Lamar has a very sparse population density of 31.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Lamar have a short daily commute time.
Lamar has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 84.69%.

Lamar is a small city in Missouri. It is located within Barton County. The city has a population of 8,244, with 1,069,475 people in the encompassing metro area. The 55+ community makes up around 31% of the total population.

Lamar has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000 and a mean household income is $42,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.38% and the median home price is $133,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $153,000.

Lamar has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets large levels of rain each year. In relation to other cities, Lamar has an average rate of crime and good air quality.

More About Lamar, Missouri

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lamar, Missouri

Silver Oak Senior Living At Lamar

3 SW 1st Ln

Lamar, MO 64759

1-855-241-4685

Silver Oak Senior Living At Lamar is a 57 room senior housing community. It is located at 3 SW 1st Ln in Lamar, Missouri. The encompassing area has an average population density, with approximately 9,000 residents in the ...

Assisted Living in Lamar, Missouri

SeniorScore™ for Lamar, Missouri

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Lamar, Missouri

Silver Oak Senior Living At Lamar

Bristol Manor of Lamar

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Good Shepherd Community Care & Rehabilitation

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Carrington Place, Senior Living by Americare

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