There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Reading, Michigan. This includes 1 facility in Reading and 20 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 per day, with a mean expense running around $107. The per month expense averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Annually, the median cost is about $38,400, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Reading, Michigan
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- Reading scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Reading scores lower 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 (Hillsdale Community Health Center).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Heritage House AFC, Treasured Time Adult Foster Care, and Hillsdale Community Health Center.
- There is an average 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 16 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 28 golf courses in or around the city, including Hillsdale Golf & Country Club, White Oaks Public Golf Course, and Quincy Golf Course.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Sugarbush Campground, Gateway Park Campground, and Historic Marble Springs.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Allen Baptist Church, Allen Baptist Church Parsonage, and Allen United Methodist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.78% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.15% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $48,990, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,411, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,947, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 16.09%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Reading receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Reading has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Reading has a very sparse population density of 61.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Reading have an average daily commute time.
- Reading has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.47%.
Located within Hillsdale County, Reading is a small town in Michigan. The encompassing statistical area is home to 1,454,781 inhabitants, but there are just 3,670 living in the city limits. The 55+ community currently comprises 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Reading is 70. The city's median household income is $37,000 ($18,000 per person), versus an average of $46,000 for the state of Michigan. The median home price in Reading is $142,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $177,000. Reading has a high unemployment rate of roughly 16.09%.
Reading has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average levels of rain annually. Reading has below average air quality and a very low rate of crime compared to other cities.