There are 17 assisted living facilities serving North Branch, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in North Branch and 14 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 up to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is under the national average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in North Branch, MN generally ranges from around $2,276 per month up to $4,605 per month. The median cost is around $3,568 per month, or around $42,810 annually.
SeniorScore™ for North Branch, Minnesota
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- North Branch scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- North Branch scores significantly 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 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including North Branch Gracewood Senior Living, Ecumen North Branch, and Brask Haven.
- There is an average 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 22 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
- There are 34 golf courses in or around the city, including North Branch Golf Course, Falcon Ridge Golf Course (Executive Nine Course at Falcon Ridge Golf Course), and Chisago Lakes Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Blue Waters Leisure Park, Marvin W. Schubring Memorial WMA, and Wild River State Park.
- There are 19 churches in or near the city, including Spring Lake Lutheran Church, St John\'s Lutheran Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.54% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.09% 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 $70,291, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $62,860, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,178, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,810 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $94,451 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,860 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $56,628 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.00%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- North Branch receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- North Branch has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- North Branch has a sparse population density of 133.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of North Branch have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- North Branch 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 92.99%.
North Branch is a small city in Chisago County, Minnesota. It is included in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan statistical area. Though the encompassing statistical area is home to 2,601,007 inhabitants, there are 13,546 within the city. Those over 55 make up around 20% of the total community.
North Branch has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's mean household income is $63,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The mean home price in North Branch is $262,500, which is higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500. North Branch also has an average unemployment rate of about 7%.
North Branch has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, North Branch has average air quality ratings and a very low crime rate.