There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Washington, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Washington and 17 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Illinois range from $35 up to $217, with an average expense running around $127. The per month expense averages around $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the median cost is about $45,654, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Washington generally range between $2,185 per month and $6,765 per month. The average cost is $3,595 per month, or about $43,140 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Washington, Illinois
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- Washington scores higher than the Illinois average of 74.
- Washington scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Saint Francis Medical Center, Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois, and Advocate Eureka Hospital.
- There are 49 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Washington Christian Village, Morningside of Washington, and Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 159 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 37 golf courses in or around the city, including Pine Lakes Country Club, Quail Meadows Golf Course, and Hillcrest Golf Center.
- There are 14 parks near the city center, including Washington Park, Northwood Park, and Carl Spindler Marina & Campground.
- There are 121 churches in or near the city, including Roland Manor Baptist Church, Bayview Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church.
- There are 25 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 75 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 57 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.68% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.85% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $72,546, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $60,240, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $28,362, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $43,140 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $79,205 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.56%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Washington receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Washington has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Washington has a sparse population density of 417.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Washington have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Washington has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.30%.
Washington is a small city in Tazewell County, Illinois. It is part of the Peoria metro area. While the city itself includes 23,744 residents, the surrounding metropolitan area includes a population of 316,088. The 55-and-over community makes up 26% of the total population.
Washington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The average housing price in the city is $225,000, which is relatively higher than the Illinois average of $187,500. Washington also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.56%. The city's average household income is $60,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois.
Washington has extreme average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation each year. Washington has excellent air quality and a very low rate of crime compared to other American cities.