There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Salem, Indiana. This includes 2 facilities in Salem and 18 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Indiana range from $37 to $274, with a mean expenditure running around $124. The per month expense averages around $3,724 and ranges between $1,095 and $8,220. Annually, the mean cost is around $44,685, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Salem, IN typically ranges from about $2,650 per month to $6,625 per month. The average cost is approximately $3,583 per month, or about $42,990 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Salem, Indiana
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- Salem scores significantly lower than the Indiana average of 74.
- Salem scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Vincent Salem Hospital, Inc).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Meadow View Health and Rehabilitation Cente and Salem Crossing)
- There is a very low 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 28 golf courses in or around the city, including Western Hills Country Club, Westwood Golf Course, and Hoosier Hills Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Jackson-washington State Forest).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including 1920 Annex, Westside Church of Christ, and Eastview Church of Christ.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.66% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.74% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,156, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,009, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,923, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.39%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Salem receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Salem has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Salem has a very sparse population density of 70.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Salem have a long daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Salem has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.76%.
Located in Washington County, Salem is a small city in the State of Indiana. It is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County metropolitan statistical area. The city has a population of 15,014, with 209,926 inhabitants in the encompassing metro area. The 55+ community represents approximately 28% of the total population.
Salem has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $38,000 (the Indiana state average is $49,000). The average home price in Salem is $148,500, which is somewhat less than the Indiana average of $163,500. Salem also has a high unemployment rate of about 10.39%.
Salem has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The area receives high amounts of rainfall annually. Salem has moderate air quality and good water quality in relation to other cities in the United States.