There are 17 assisted living facilities serving St Elmo, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in St Elmo and 16 nearby. The median cost / day for assisted living in Illinois is approximately $127, with costs running between $35 and $217 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,805, with costs ranging from about $1,048 to $6,500. The median yearly cost is $45,654, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for St Elmo, Illinois
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
- St Elmo scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- St Elmo scores 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 Aperion Care St Elmo, Lutheran Care Center, and Fayette County Hospital.
- There is a 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including St. Elmo Golf Club, Ramsey Lake Golf Course, and Cardinal Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bail\'s Timberline Lake Campground and Sandy Run Hunt Co.).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Church of God, Altamont Christian Church, and Altamont Christian Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.32% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.48% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $44,860, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,768, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,616, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 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 6.36%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- St Elmo receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- St Elmo has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- St Elmo has a very sparse population density of 39.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of St Elmo have a short daily commute time.
- St Elmo has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.10%.
St Elmo is a small town in the State of Illinois. It is located in Fayette County. While the city contains just 2,228 residents, the encompassing metropolitan area has a population of 1,300,421. People who are 55 and over represent around 30% of the population.
St Elmo has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.36% and the median housing price is $105,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $187,500.
St Elmo has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, St Elmo has moderate air quality and a lower than average crime rate.