There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Northome, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Northome and 7 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Minnesota is $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 to $7,200. The median yearly cost is $40,830, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Northome, Minnesota
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- Northome scores significantly lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Northome scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Lutheran Social Services Wildwood and Heritage House of Blackduck)
- 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (41% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Edge of the Wilderness Golf Course, Blackduck Municipal Golf Course, and Blueberry Hills Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area (SNA), Natural Resources Department, and North Municipal Park Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.75% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.62% 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 $46,764, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,667, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,779, which is significantly lower 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 7.36%, which is average 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.
- Northome receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Northome has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Northome has a very sparse population density of 2.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Northome have an average daily commute time.
- Northome has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.11%.
Northome is a town in Koochiching County, Minnesota. The surrounding metro area contains 1,077,918 people, but there are only 942 living inside the city. The 55+ community constitutes about 41% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Northome is 60. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The average housing price in Northome is $159,000, which is somewhat less than the Minnesota average of $211,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.36%.
Northome has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Northome has exceptional air quality.