There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Mountain Lake, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in Mountain Lake and 14 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 to $7,200. The mean yearly cost is $40,830, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mountain Lake, Minnesota
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- Mountain Lake scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Mountain Lake 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 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - Mountain Lake, Good Samaritan Society - Windom/Sogge Memorial, and Good Samaritan Society Mikkelsen Manor.
- 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 81.1, 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 very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Mountain Lake Golf Course, Windom Country Club, and St. James Country Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Mountain Lake City Park, Mountain Lake State Wildlife Management Area, and Bennett State Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Alliance Missionary Church and Assembly of God Church).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 10 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 2.09% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.14% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,035, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $50,682, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,995, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.72%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Mountain Lake receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Mountain Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Mountain Lake has a very sparse population density of 24.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mountain Lake have a very short daily commute time.
- Mountain Lake has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.46%.
Mountain Lake is a small municipality in the State of Minnesota. It is located within Cottonwood County. The city has a total population of just 2,928, with 1,077,918 people in the surrounding metro area. Around 30% of the local populace are over 55.
Mountain Lake has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $51,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The median home price in Mountain Lake is $108,000, which is lower than the state average of $211,500. Mountain Lake has an average unemployment rate of around 8.72%.
Mountain Lake has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other American cities, Mountain Lake has good air quality ratings and a very low crime rate.