There are 12 assisted living facilities near Matthews, Missouri. Assisted living costs in Missouri range from around $37 to $226 daily, with an average expense running about $83. The per month cost averages around $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. Yearly, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Matthews, Missouri
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- Matthews scores higher than the Missouri average of 72.
- Matthews scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sells Rest Home, Heritage Gardens of Sikeston, and East Prairie Nursing Center.
- 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 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including New Madrid Country Club, Bootheel Golf Club, and Sikeston Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Town & Country RV Resort, and Hinton Park Inc RV Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 16 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.20% 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 $59,188, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,836, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,404, 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 2.19%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Matthews receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Matthews has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Matthews has a very sparse population density of 11.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Matthews have a very short daily commute time.
- Matthews has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.00%.
Matthews is a small municipality in New Madrid County, Missouri. While the encompassing statistical area has 1,069,475 people, there are only 1,019 living within the city limits. The 55+ community currently composes around 35% of the total population.
Matthews has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The average household income is $40,000 compared to an average of $43,000 for the entire state of Missouri. The current unemployment rate is around 2.19% and the average housing price is $112,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $153,000.
Matthews has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Matthews has an average rate of crime and above average air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.