There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Sterling, Illinois. This includes 5 facilities in Sterling and 16 nearby. The average cost / day for assisted living in Illinois is $127, with costs running between $35 and $217 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,805, with costs ranging from around $1,048 up to $6,500. The average yearly cost is $45,654, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sterling, Illinois
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- Sterling scores significantly lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Sterling scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Cgh Medical Center and Morrison Community Hospital).
- There are 18 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Morningside of Sterling, Heritage Woods of Sterling, and Coventry Living Center.
- There is a high 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 30 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high 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 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Lake View Golf & Country Club, Emerald Hill, and Rock River Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Leisure Lake Campground and Morrison-Rockwood State Park).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Amazing Grace Assembly, Agape Care Team, and Emmanuel United Methodist Chr.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 15 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.80% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.03% 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 $62,148, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,844, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,440, which is 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 8.55%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Sterling receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sterling has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Sterling has a sparse population density of 177.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sterling have a very short daily commute time.
- Sterling has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.93%.
Located within Whiteside County, Sterling is a small city in the State of Illinois. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,300,421 residents, there are 21,934 living within the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently makes up approximately 30% of the overall population.
Sterling has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city's median household income is $46,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois. The median housing price in Sterling is $142,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $187,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.55%.
Sterling has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Sterling has very low air quality and a low rate of crime.
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