There are 4 assisted living facilities near Van Buren, Missouri. Assisted living costs in Missouri range from about $37 up to $226 per day, with an average expense running approximately $83. The per month expense averages around $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Van Buren, Missouri
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.
- Van Buren scores significantly lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Van Buren scores significantly 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 is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Riverways Manor Nursing Home).
- There is a 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 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Piedmont Canyon Club and Current River Country Club).
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Big Spring, Big Spring Campground, and Big Spring RV Camp.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Handy Church of God).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.48% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $38,315, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $27,368, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,442, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.15%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Van Buren receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Van Buren has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Van Buren has a very sparse population density of 12.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Van Buren have a short daily commute time.
- Van Buren has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.75%.
Van Buren is a small municipality in Carter County, Missouri. The surrounding statistical area is home to 1,069,475 people, but there are only 2,697 living inside the city. The 55-and-over community makes up about 34% of the overall population.
Van Buren has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000 and a mean household income is $27,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is around 10.15% and the average housing price is $196,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $153,000.
Van Buren has mild mean temperatures, with moderate winters and temperate summers. The city receives very large amounts of rain annually. Van Buren has a higher than average rate of crime and very good air quality ratings in relation to other cities.