There are 24 assisted living facilities serving New Ulm, Minnesota. This includes 8 facilities in New Ulm and 16 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with a mean cost running around $113. The per month expense averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $40,830, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for New Ulm, Minnesota
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- New Ulm scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- New Ulm scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (New Ulm Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ridgeway On German, Oak Hills Living Center, and Orchard Hill.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 22 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including New Ulm Country Club, Sleepy Eye Golf Club, and Winthrop Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Flandrau State Park, German Park, and Flandrau State Park CCC/WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Assembly of God Christian Center).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.27% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.03% 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 $62,656, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,359, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,141, which is higher 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 4.50%, which is low 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.
- New Ulm receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- New Ulm has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- New Ulm has a very sparse population density of 83.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of New Ulm have a very short daily commute time.
- New Ulm has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.44%.
Located within Brown County, New Ulm is a small city in the State of Minnesota. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 1,077,918 inhabitants, there are 16,759 living within the city limits. 32% of the residents are 55 and over.
New Ulm has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000. The mean household income is $48,000 versus an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is about 4.5% and the mean home price is $204,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $211,500.
New Ulm has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rain annually. New Ulm has an exceptionally low crime rate and better than average air quality compared to other American cities.