There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Wagner, South Dakota. This includes 1 facility in Wagner and 8 nearby. The average cost / day of assisted living in South Dakota is approximately $104, with costs ranging between $63 and $207 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,110, with costs ranging from about $1,900 to $6,215. The average yearly cost is $37,320, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wagner, South Dakota
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- Wagner scores significantly lower than the South Dakota average of 68.
- Wagner scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Wagner Community Mem Hosp - Critical Access Hosp and Wagner Community Mem Hospital).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Good Samaritan Society - Wagner).
- 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 are 2 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Randall Hills Country Club, Springfield Golf Club, and Bon Homme Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Christian Alliance Parson).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.33% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.55% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Dakota has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,161, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,719, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $14,853, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,276 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $75,738 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,578 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.35%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Wagner receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Wagner has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Wagner has a very sparse population density of 12.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wagner have a very short daily commute time.
- Wagner has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 84.25%.
Wagner is a municipality in the State of South Dakota. It is located within Charles Mix County. The city has a total population of only 3,470, with 314,519 residents in the surrounding metro area. The senior community represents about 26% of the overall population.
Wagner has a medium SeniorScore™ of 61. The city has an average per capita income of $15,000. The average household income is $32,000 versus an average of $47,000 for the state of South Dakota. The current unemployment rate is around 12.35% and the average housing price is $109,500, which is somewhat lower than the South Dakota average of $130,500.
Wagner has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. Wagner has a low rate of crime and better than average air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.