There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Ottawa, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Ottawa and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Illinois range from about $35 to $217 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $127. The monthly expense averages around $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the mean cost is around $45,654, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ottawa, Illinois
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- Ottawa scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Ottawa scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Ottawa Regional Hospital & Healthcare Center).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Heritage Woods of Ottawa, Jsb Retirement Villa, and Ottawa Pavilion.
- There is a very low 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 30 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Dayton Ridge Golf Club, Pine Hills Golf Club, and Prairie Lake Lodge Golf Club.
- There are 12 parks near the city center, including Washington Park, Buffalo Rock State Park, and Skydive Chicago.
- There are 22 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, St Mary\'s Catholic Church, and First Church of Nazarene.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 15 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 4.38% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.10% 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 $62,802, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,075, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,442, which is higher 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 11.09%, which is high 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.
- Ottawa receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ottawa has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Ottawa has a sparse population density of 157.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ottawa have a short daily commute time.
- Ottawa has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.44%.
Ottawa is a small city in LaSalle County, Illinois. The city has a population of 24,246, with 1,300,421 inhabitants in the encompassing metro area. People who are 55 and over represent around 30% of the community.
Ottawa has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The average home price in the city is $213,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $187,500. Ottawa has a high unemployment rate of about 11.09%. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($26,000 per capita), vs the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois.
Ottawa has extreme mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of precipitation each year. Ottawa has exceptional air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime compared to other cities in the United States.