There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Wahpeton, North Dakota. This includes 2 facilities in Wahpeton and 12 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in North Dakota is $104, with costs ranging between $36 and $154 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,105, with costs ranging from around $1,080 up to $4,625. The average yearly cost is $37,260, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wahpeton, North Dakota
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- Wahpeton scores higher than the North Dakota average of 65.
- Wahpeton scores 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 (St Francis Healthcare Campus and St Francis Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Benedictine Living Community of Wahpeton, Leach Home, and Fourth Ave Manor.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 12 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 (24% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Bois de Sioux Golf Course, Dakota Winds Golf Course (Sisseton Course at Dakota Winds Golf Course), and Pebble Lake Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Wahpeton Recreation Department, Chahinkapa Park, and Welles Park.
- There are 12 churches in or near the city, including St John\'s School, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.32% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.53% 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 $59,356, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,070, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,184, 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 3.05%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Wahpeton receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Wahpeton has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Wahpeton has a dense population density of 3,207.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wahpeton have a very short daily commute time.
- Wahpeton has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.80%.
Wahpeton is a small city in Richland County, North Dakota. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 240,664 residents, but there are 9,512 living inside the city limits. The 55+ community currently makes up about 24% of the overall population.
Wahpeton has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The mean housing price in the city is $54,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $126,000. Wahpeton also has a low unemployment rate of about 3.05%. The city's mean household income is $46,000 ($25,000 per person), vs an average of $53,000 for the whole of North Dakota.
Wahpeton has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets optimal amounts of precipitation annually. Wahpeton has a lower than average rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.