There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Sparta, Wisconsin. This includes 3 facilities in Sparta and 17 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Wisconsin range from $30 up to $325, with an average expenditure running approximately $128. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $46,200, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sparta, Wisconsin
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- Sparta scores significantly lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Sparta 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 (Franciscan Skemp Sparta Hsptl).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing Care - Morrow Memorial Home, and Time For Ease.
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 11 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Monroe Country Club, Sparta Municipal Golf Course, and Hiawatha Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Fort McCoy Barrens State Natural Area, Leon Valley Campground, and Sand Creek Pines State Natural Area.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Ambassador Baptist Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.18% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.86% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $57,682, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,225, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,461, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $45,300 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,721 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,160 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.61%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Sparta receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sparta has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Sparta has a very sparse population density of 69.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sparta have a short daily commute time.
- Sparta has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.01%.
Sparta is a small city in Monroe County in the State of Wisconsin. While the encompassing metro area is home to 1,281,294 people, there are 17,377 living in the city itself. Residents 55 and over compose approximately 27% of the total community.
Sparta has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The average housing price in the city is $193,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $234,000. Sparta also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 5.61%. The city's average household income is $49,000 ($23,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $52,000 for the state of Wisconsin.
Sparta has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rain annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Sparta has moderate air quality ratings and an average crime rate.