Assisted Living in Murphysboro, Illinois

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Murphysboro, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Murphysboro and 19 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Illinois range from $35 to $217, with an average expenditure running about $127. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Annually, the average cost is about $45,654, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Murphysboro typically range between $1,350 per month and $4,850 per month. The median cost is about $3,014 per month, or about $36,168 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Murphysboro, Illinois

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Murphysboro scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
Murphysboro scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (St Joseph Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including River To River Residential Corporation, Liberty Village of Carbondale, and Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 46 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Hickory Ridge Public Golf Center, Jackson Country Club, and Stone Creek Golf Course.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lake Murphysboro State Park, Evergreen Park, and Classic Garden Ornaments Ltd.
There are 4 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Abundant Life Fellowship, and St Peter\'s United Church.
There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 11 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.26% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.73% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $46,735, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $35,051, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $20,861, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $36,168 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,221 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 10.42%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Murphysboro receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Murphysboro has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Murphysboro has a sparse population density of 137.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Murphysboro have a very short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Murphysboro has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.18%.

Murphysboro is a small city in Illinois. It is located within Jackson County. While the city itself has 15,607 people, the encompassing metropolitan area has a total population of 1,300,421. The senior community currently constitutes approximately 30% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Murphysboro is 70. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $35,000 vs an average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is around 10.42% and the mean home price is $133,500, which is lower than the Illinois average of $187,500.

Murphysboro has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The area receives large levels of precipitation each year. When compared to other cities in the United States, Murphysboro has average air quality.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Murphysboro, Illinois

River To River Residential Corporation

5 N Shawnee Dr

Murphysboro, IL 62966

1-855-233-7205

Located at 5 N Shawnee Dr, River To River Residential Corporation is a senior community in Murphysboro, Illinois. With a median family income of $36,096, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It has an average ...

Assisted Living in Murphysboro, Illinois

SeniorScore™ for Murphysboro, Illinois

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Murphysboro, Illinois

River To River Residential Corporation

Big Muddy River Apt West

Prairie Living at Chautauqua

Skystar Residential Service

Hurricane Creek Apartments

Villas of Hollybrook

Shawnee Christian Nursing Center

Five Star Industries

Parkway Manor

Jonesboro Rehab and Hcc

River To River Residential Community of Anna

Progress Management

Fifth Season at Reichert Drive

The Manor at Mason Woods

Marion Rehab and Assisted Living Center

Westside Rehab and Care Center

Angel Acres

Fifth Season Residential of Benton

Manor at Craig Farm

Benton Rehab and Hcc

Independence Court