There are 22 assisted living facilities serving St James, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in St James and 19 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 up to $7,200. The mean yearly cost is $40,830, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for St James, Minnesota
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- St James scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- St James scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (St James Medical Center - Mayo Health System and St James Health Services).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - St. James, Luther Memorial Home, and Truman Senior Living.
- 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including St. James Country Club, Madelia Golf Course, and Mountain Lake Golf Course.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Rosendale State Wildlife Management Area, Voss State Wildlife Management Area, and Madelia State Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including St James Catholic Church Center, Albion Lutheran Church, and Assembly of God Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.81% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,992, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $50,308, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,388, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.55%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- St James receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- St James has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- St James has a very sparse population density of 34.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of St James have a very short daily commute time.
- St James has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.89%.
St James is a small city in the State of Minnesota. It is located within Watonwan County. The encompassing statistical area contains 180,666 people, but there are 6,098 residing in the city. Approximately 31% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for St James is 69. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $50,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The average housing price in St James is $154,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $211,500. St James has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.55%.
St James has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, St James has a lower than average rate of crime and poor air quality ratings.