There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Upper Sandusky, Ohio. This includes 2 facilities in Upper Sandusky and 19 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Ohio range from $46 to $326, with an average expense running approximately $132. The monthly expense averages around $3,971 and ranges between $1,385 and $9,780. Yearly, the median cost is around $47,646, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Upper Sandusky, Ohio
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- Upper Sandusky scores lower than the Ohio average of 76.
- Upper Sandusky 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 (Wyandot Memorial Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Fairhaven Community, Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Ruffing Family Care Center of Tiffin.
- 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low 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 29 golf courses in or around the city, including Stone Crossing Golf Club, Lincoln Hills Golf Club, and Hickory Grove Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Harrison Smith Park, Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, and Wyandot Wildlife Area.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (All Saints Catholic Church St Nicholas Chapel).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the 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 1.79% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.93% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.88%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Ohio has an average state income tax of 2.51%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,426, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,339, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,241, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $46,290 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,080 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $39,468 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.60%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Upper Sandusky receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Upper Sandusky has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Upper Sandusky has a very sparse population density of 67.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Upper Sandusky have a very short daily commute time.
- Upper Sandusky has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.29%.
Upper Sandusky is a small city in Wyandot County, Ohio. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,765,603 residents, there are 10,436 residing in the city. People over 55 comprise approximately 31% of the total population.
Upper Sandusky has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $46,000 (the Ohio state average is $49,000). The average home price in Upper Sandusky is $153,000, which is relatively less than the Ohio average of $177,000. Upper Sandusky has a moderate unemployment rate of around 6.6%.
Upper Sandusky has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of precipitation annually. Upper Sandusky has a low crime rate and moderate air quality ratings in relation to other cities.