There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Waunakee, Wisconsin. This includes 4 facilities in Waunakee and 16 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Wisconsin is about $128, with costs ranging between $30 and $325 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,850, with costs ranging from around $911 up to $9,750. The median annual cost is $46,200, which is over the national average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Waunakee range from around $1,800 per month up to $6,100 per month, with a median cost of approximately $4,075 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $48,900.
SeniorScore™ for Waunakee, Wisconsin
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- Waunakee scores significantly higher than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Waunakee scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including Madison Va Medical Center, University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority, and Mendota Mental Hlth Institute.
- There are 96 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Waunakee Mnr Health Care Center, Sienna Crest - Waunakee, and Creekwood CBRF.
- There is a high 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 243 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 (24% of residents).
- There are 36 golf courses in or around the city, including Meadows of Six Mile Creek, Lake Windsor Golf Club (Blue/Red Course at Lake Windsor Golf Club), and Pleasant View Golf Club (Woods / Lake Course at Pleasant View Golf Club).
- There are 15 parks near the city center, including Waunakee Village Center, Governor Nelson State Park, and Dane County DeForest park and ride lot 13-03.
- There are 121 churches in or near the city, including St Mary of the Lake Rectory, Peace Lutheran Church, and St John\'s Catholic Church.
- There are 25 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 120 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 9 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 100 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.06% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.80% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $96,867, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $82,669, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $37,611, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $48,900 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $94,991 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,150 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $61,501 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.03%, which is very 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.
- Waunakee receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Waunakee has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Waunakee has a sparse population density of 325.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Waunakee have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Waunakee has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.93%.
Waunakee is a small city in Dane County, Wisconsin. It is included in the Madison metropolitan statistical area. Though the city contains 16,844 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area has a total population of 478,479. Around 24% of the population are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Waunakee is 79. The city has a mean per capita income of $38,000 and a mean household income is $83,000 (the Wisconsin state average is $52,000). The mean housing price in Waunakee is $444,000, which is much higher than the Wisconsin average of $234,000. Waunakee also has a low unemployment rate of around 3.03%.
Waunakee has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. Waunakee has moderate air quality and a very low crime rate in relation to other cities in the United States.