There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Mecosta, Michigan. This includes 2 facilities in Mecosta and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 up to $262 per day, with a median expense running approximately $107. The monthly expense averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the median cost is about $38,400, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mecosta, Michigan
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- Mecosta scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Mecosta scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rorick Adult Foster Care, Royal View Retirement Community, and Whipples Adult Foster Home Care.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (42% of residents).
- There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Canadian Lakes Country Club -Royal, St. Ives Course at St. Ives Resort, and Pines at Lake Isabella, The.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including School Section Lake Veteran\'s Park, Bluegill Lake Family Camping Resort, and Cran-Hill Ranch.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Wheatland Church of Christ).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 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 2.91% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.13% 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 $56,219, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,219, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,852, which is 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 17.59%, 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.
- Mecosta receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Mecosta has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Mecosta has a very sparse population density of 66.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mecosta have a very long daily commute time.
- Mecosta has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.99%.
Mecosta is a municipality in Mecosta County within the State of Michigan. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,454,781 people, there are just 3,019 within the city. Those who are over the age of 55 represent about 42% of the community.
Mecosta has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The median home price in the city is $160,500, which is lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. Mecosta has a high unemployment rate of around 17.59%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($25,000 per person), vs the average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan.
Mecosta has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. Compared to other American cities, Mecosta has better than average air quality ratings.