Assisted Living in Merkel, Texas
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Merkel, Texas. Assisted living costs in Texas range from around $28 to $287 per day, with a median expense running about $117. The monthly expense averages around $3,523 and ranges between $825 and $8,605. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $42,270, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Merkel, TX range between $2,650 per month and $4,000 per month. The average cost is around $3,288 per month, or around $39,450 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Merkel, Texas
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- Merkel scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Merkel scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Merkel Nursing Center).
- There is a very 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Merkel Golf Course, Mesquite Grove Golf Course, and Tangle Oaks Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Dos Plumas Hunting Ranch, Windmill Game Ranch, and The Droptine Ranch.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and First United Methodist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.46% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,624, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,813, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,306, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,450 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $57,853 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $7,405 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.27%, which is average 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.
- Merkel receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Merkel has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- Merkel has a very sparse population density of 15.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Merkel have a short daily commute time.
- Merkel has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.98%.
Merkel is a municipality in Taylor County, Texas. It is included in the Abilene metropolitan area. It has a population of only 4,988, with 125,449 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. Those who are 55 and over represent approximately 28% of the total community.
Merkel has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The average home price in the city is $97,500, which is significantly less than the Texas average of $142,500. Merkel has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.27%. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($18,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $47,000 for the state of Texas.
Merkel has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. Merkel has a lower than average rate of crime compared to similarly-sized cities.
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