There are 3 assisted living facilities in Sears, Michigan. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $107. The monthly cost averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the median cost is around $38,400, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sears, Michigan
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- Sears scores significantly lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Sears 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 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Harmony Haven Home, Country Care Senior Assisted Living, and North Woods Nursing Center.
- There is a very 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Birch Valley Golf Course, Eagle Glen, and Spring Valley Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Merrill Lake County Park, Lost Lake Scout Reservation, and SpringHill Camps.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Sears Church of God and Evangel Assembly of God).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.69% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.14% 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 $48,631, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,614, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,896, 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 12.52%, which is high 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.
- Sears receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sears has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Sears has a very sparse population density of 25.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sears have a very long daily commute time.
- Sears has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.87%.
Sears is a municipality in Michigan. It is located in Osceola County. Though the city is home to only 1,428 inhabitants, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a populace of 1,454,781. The senior community represents approximately 35% of the overall population.
Sears has a medium SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $43,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The current unemployment rate is about 12.52% and the mean housing price is $115,500, which is much lower than the Michigan average of $177,000.
Sears has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall annually. When compared to other cities in the United States, Sears has better than average air quality ratings.