There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Wadena, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Wadena and 8 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with a mean expenditure running around $113. The per month cost averages about $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $40,830, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wadena, Minnesota
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- Wadena scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Wadena 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 (Tri County Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Little Bit of Country, Fair Oaks Lodge, and Comfort Care Cottage.
- There is an average 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 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Wadena Golf Club, Oakwood Golf Course, and Thumper Pond Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Blacks Grove Park).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Wadena Church of Christ and Assemblies of God).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.75% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.04% 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 $46,158, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,354, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,974, which is significantly 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 6.48%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Wadena receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Wadena has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Wadena has a very sparse population density of 50.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wadena have a short daily commute time.
- Wadena has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.91%.
Wadena is a small city in Minnesota. It is located in Wadena County. The city has a total population of 6,666, with 1,077,918 people in the surrounding area. Those over 55 make up 32% of the community.
Wadena has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000. The average household income is $35,000 vs an average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.48% and the average housing price is $171,000, which is relatively lower than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Wadena has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets ideal amounts of precipitation annually. Wadena has better than average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.