Assisted Living in Newton, Illinois

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Newton, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Newton and 19 nearby. The average cost / day of assisted living in Illinois is $127, with costs running between $35 and $217 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,805, with costs ranging from about $1,048 up to $6,500. The average annual cost is $45,654, which is over the national average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Newton, Illinois

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SeniorScore™ Overview

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

Health & Safety

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 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Villas of Holly Brook - Newton, Newton Rest Haven, and Ridgeview Care 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Laws Creek Golf Course, East Fork Golf Course, and Richland Country Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Newton Parks Department, Jasper County State Prairie Chicken Sanctuary, and Sam Parr.
There is 1 church in or near the city (Latona Church of Christ).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.02% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.28% 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 $55,239, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,554, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,130, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,640 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 7.03%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Newton receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Newton has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
Newton has a very sparse population density of 28.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Newton have a short daily commute time.
Newton 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 88.35%.

Newton is a small city in Jasper County in Illinois. The encompassing metro area has 1,300,421 inhabitants, but there are 5,834 residing in the city limits. The 55-and-over community makes up around 31% of the total population.

Newton has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $48,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The average housing price in Newton is $133,500, which is less than the state average of $187,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of roughly 7.03%.

Newton has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities, Newton has moderate air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.

More About Newton, Illinois

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Newton, Illinois

Villas Of Holly Brook Newton

101 S Gregory Ln

Newton, IL 62448

1-855-233-7205

Villas Of Holly Brook Newton is a senior housing community located at 101 S Gregory Ln in Newton, Illinois. With roughly 7,000 individuals residing in the 62448 zip code, the surrounding area has a sparse population. It is ...

Assisted Living in Newton, Illinois

SeniorScore™ for Newton, Illinois

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Newton, Illinois

Villas Of Holly Brook Newton

Emerald Glen Olney

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Fox River Apartments

Cumberland Rehab and Health Cc

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Heritage Health-Robinson

The Glenwood of Effingham

Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center

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The Glenwood

Simple Blessings

Villas of Holly Brook

Effingham Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Casey Healthcare Center

Flora Gardens Care Center

Flora Rehab and Health Care Center

Heritage Woods of Flora

Aperion Care Bridgeport