There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Perkins, Oklahoma. This includes 1 facility in Perkins and 4 nearby. Assisted living costs in Oklahoma range from about $35 up to $213 per day, with an average cost running about $103. The monthly cost averages about $3,082 and ranges between $1,050 and $6,400. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $36,978, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Perkins, Oklahoma
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- Perkins scores higher than the Oklahoma average of 74.
- Perkins scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Stillwater Medical Center).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Red Bud Assisted Living, Westhaven Nursing Home, and Grace Living Centers - Stillwater.
- There is a high 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 75.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 32 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 (25% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Golf Club at Cimarron Trails, The, Stillwater Country Club, and Karsten Creek Golf Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Iowa Tribe RV Park, Oklahoma Territorial Plaza, and Brixey Lake RV Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Liberty Church of Perkins, Assembly of God Church, and Alliance Bible Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 9 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.60% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.77% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Oklahoma has an average state income tax of 4.10%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,366, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,375, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,952, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,200 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $55,115 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,341 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.64%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Perkins receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Perkins has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Perkins has a very sparse population density of 47.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Perkins have a short daily commute time.
- Perkins has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.97%.
Located in Payne County, Perkins is a small city in the State of Oklahoma. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 976,462 inhabitants, there are 5,476 within the city. The 55+ community makes up 25% of the total population.
Perkins has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $44,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Oklahoma. The mean home price in Perkins is $157,500, which is higher than the Oklahoma average of $117,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of around 4.64%.
Perkins has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets low levels of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Perkins has a moderate crime rate and moderate air quality.