There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Velva, North Dakota. This includes 1 facility in Velva and 7 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in North Dakota range from $36 up to $154, with a median expense running approximately $104. The per month cost averages roughly $3,105 and ranges between $1,080 and $4,625. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $37,260, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Velva, North Dakota
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- Velva scores lower than the North Dakota average of 65.
- Velva 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 are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Souris Valley Care Center and Granville Elder Care)
- There is a very 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 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There is 1 pharmacy within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Souris Valley Golf Course, Apple Grove Golf Course, and Wildwood Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Wintering River National Wildlife Refuge).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 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 1.44% 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 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Dakota has an average state income tax of 1.04%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $57,731, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,500, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,188, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $41,682 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $105,704 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,609 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $68,640 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.77%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Velva receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Velva has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Velva has a very sparse population density of 8.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Velva have an average daily commute time.
- Velva has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.45%.
Velva is a small city in McHenry County within North Dakota. The city has a total population of only 1,585, with 240,664 residents in the surrounding statistical area. Residents who are over the age of 55 compose about 31% of the total population.
Velva has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $52,000 (the North Dakota state average is $53,000). The average housing price in Velva is $172,500, which is higher than the state average of $126,000. Velva also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 1.77%.
Velva has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rain annually. In comparison to other cities, Velva has above average air quality ratings.