There are 27 assisted living facilities serving Lowell, Michigan. This includes 11 facilities in Lowell and 16 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $107. The per month expense averages about $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the mean cost is around $38,400, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Lowell can range between $1,421 per month and $7,500 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,788 per month, or about $45,450 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Lowell, Michigan
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- Lowell scores higher than the Michigan average of 71.
- Lowell scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Forest View Hospital).
- There are 44 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Laurels of Kent, Retirement Living, and Adams Adult Care Home.
- There is a very high 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 103 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 70 golf courses in or around the city, including Deer Run Golf Course, Arrowhead Golf Course, and Ridge Course at Egypt Valley Country Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Deer Run Golf Course, Ada Township Park, and Seidman Park.
- There are 32 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church of Lowell, Lowell First United Meth Chr, and Calvary Christian Reformed Chr.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 27 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 36 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.70% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.56% 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 $66,925, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $55,962, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,019, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,450 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $101,105 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 $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.47%, which is 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.
- Lowell receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Lowell has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Lowell has a sparse population density of 183.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lowell have an average daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Lowell has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.88%.
Located within Kent County, Lowell is a small city in the State of Michigan. It is included in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming metro statistical area. While the city contains 16,627 residents, the encompassing metro area contains a population of 611,236. Around 23% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Lowell has an above average SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $56,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.47% and the median home price is $238,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $177,000.
Lowell has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, Lowell has a moderate rate of crime and lower than average air quality ratings.