There are 6 assisted living facilities serving Plains, Montana. This includes 1 facility in Plains and 5 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Montana is about $110, with costs running between $50 and $195 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,300, with costs ranging from around $1,500 up to $5,859. The median yearly cost is $39,600, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Plains, Montana
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- Plains scores lower than the Montana average of 62.
- Plains 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 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Little Bitterroot Special Services, Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home, and Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Wild Horse Plains Golf Course, Trestle Creek Golf Club, and Thompson Falls Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including US Forest Services Ranger Station, Dept of Natural Resources, and Rainbow Lake Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- 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 no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.27% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.64% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Montana has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,732, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,141, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,853, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $31,070 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.00%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Plains receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Plains has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Plains has a very sparse population density of 4.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Plains have a short daily commute time.
- Plains has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.31%.
Plains is a town in the State of Montana. It is located within Sanders County. Though the city itself includes just 3,270 residents, the surrounding metropolitan area has a total population of 485,053. The 55-and-over community currently composes 40% of the overall population.
Plains has an average SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $31,000 (the Montana state average is $45,000). The median housing price in Plains is $255,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $241,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 11%.
Plains has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city receives optimal amounts of precipitation each year. Plains has exceptional air quality and a high rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.