There is 1 assisted living facility in Parachute, Colorado. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Colorado is approximately $110, with costs running between $58 and $290 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,313, with costs ranging from around $1,752 to $8,700. The mean yearly cost is $39,750, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Parachute, Colorado
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- Parachute scores significantly lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Parachute 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 no senior living facilities within close proximity to the city.
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Battlement Mesa Golf Club and Rifle Creek Golf Course).
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (All Saints Episcopal Church and Assembly of God Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.71% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.37% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $69,501, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $56,618, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,350, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.90%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Parachute receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Parachute has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Parachute has a very sparse population density of 20.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Parachute have a long daily commute time.
- Parachute has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.46%.
Parachute is a small city in Garfield County in Colorado. While the encompassing statistical area has 509,383 people, there are 5,957 living in the city limits. The 55+ community composes 24% of the total population.
Parachute has a low SeniorScore™ of 57. The city's mean household income is $57,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Colorado. The mean housing price in Parachute is $346,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $318,000. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 6.9%.
Parachute has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives ideal amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Parachute has an average crime rate and average air quality ratings.
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