There are 21 assisted living facilities serving South Haven, Michigan. This includes 5 facilities in South Haven and 16 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 up to $262 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $107. The per month cost averages about $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $38,400, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in South Haven range from about $1,150 per month to $4,400 per month, with an average cost of about $3,113 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $37,350.
SeniorScore™ for South Haven, Michigan
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- South Haven scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- South Haven 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 (South Haven Community Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maxwell Place, River Ridge Retirement Village, and South Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Community.
- 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 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including South Haven Country Club, HawksHead, and Glenn Shores Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including South Haven Family Campground, Van Buren State Park, and Dune Lake Campground.
- There are 17 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, Peace Evangelical Lutheran Ch, and St Basil Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 31 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.44% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.43% 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 $60,793, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,325, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,585, which is 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 $113,150 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.28%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- South Haven receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- South Haven has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- South Haven has a sparse population density of 175.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of South Haven have a short daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- South Haven has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.94%.
South Haven is a small city in the State of Michigan. It is located within Van Buren County and is included in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro statistical area. It has a population of 13,810, with 252,978 people in the encompassing metropolitan area. Around 33% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
South Haven has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $25,000 and a mean household income is $44,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.28% and the median housing price is $219,000, which is higher than the Michigan average of $177,000.
South Haven has extreme mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the US, South Haven has poor air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.