There are 27 assisted living facilities serving Northfield, Minnesota. This includes 12 facilities in Northfield and 15 nearby. The average cost / day for 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 median expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 to $7,200. The average yearly cost is $40,830, which is below the US average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Northfield can range from around $2,276 per month to $4,605 per month, with a median cost of approximately $3,568 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $42,810.
SeniorScore™ for Northfield, Minnesota
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- Northfield scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Northfield scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Northfield Hospital and Northfield Hospital).
- There are 35 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Three Links, Valleyview of Northfield, and Northfield Care Center.
- There is a high 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 28 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 a very low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 57 golf courses in or around the city, including Northfield Golf Club, Willinger\'s Golf Club, and Southern Hills Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, County of Dakota: Lake Byllesby Campground, and Lake Byllesby Regional Park.
- There are 25 churches in or near the city, including Annunciation Church, Abundant Life Assembly, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.72% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.89% 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 $81,574, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $69,189, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,492, which is higher 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 4.52%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Northfield receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Northfield has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Northfield has a sparse population density of 196.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Northfield have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Northfield has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.34%.
Northfield is a small city in Rice County, Minnesota. While the surrounding statistical area contains 1,077,918 people, there are 24,602 living inside the city itself. 23% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Northfield is 69. The average housing price in the city is $336,000, which is much higher than the state average of $211,500. Northfield has a low unemployment rate of around 4.52%. The city's average household income is $69,000 ($26,000 per capita), versus the average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota.
Northfield has very harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Northfield has better than average air quality and a very low crime rate compared to other cities in the US.