There are 5 assisted living facilities in Pierre, South Dakota. The mean cost / day for assisted living in South Dakota is around $104, with costs ranging between $63 and $207 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,110, with costs ranging from about $1,900 up to $6,215. The mean annual cost is $37,320, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Pierre, South Dakota
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- Pierre scores higher than the South Dakota average of 68.
- Pierre scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Evergreen Manor, Kelly's Retirement Home II, and Kelly's Retirement Home Business Office & Senior Apartments.
- There is a 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 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (Hillsview Golf Course).
- There are 20 parks near the city center, including Dave Spaid Hunting and Fishing Guide Service, Tailrace Recreation Area, and Pheasant honey hole.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are 2 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 are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.55% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.28% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Dakota has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $70,328, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $58,784, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $30,003, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,276 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $75,738 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,578 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.87%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Pierre receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Pierre has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Pierre has a very sparse population density of 27.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Pierre have a very short daily commute time.
- Pierre has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.00%.
Pierre is a small city in Hughes County, South Dakota, and also the state's capital city. It is the 8th biggest city in South Dakota, with 16,309 inhabitants living inside the city itself and 314,519 in the encompassing area. The 55-and-over community currently comprises 27% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Pierre is 68. The city has an average per capita income of $30,000 and an average household income is $59,000 (the South Dakota state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is around 1.87% and the mean housing price is $244,500, which is much more than the state average of $130,500.
Pierre has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Pierre has exceptional air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate compared to other American cities.