There are 4 assisted living facilities near Weed, California. The average cost per day for assisted living in California is $125, with costs ranging between $33 and $300 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,750, with costs ranging from about $987 up to $9,000. The average annual cost is $45,000, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Weed, California
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- Weed scores significantly lower than the California average of 71.
- Weed scores significantly 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 (Mercy Medical Center Mt Shasta).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Shasta View Nursing Center and Shasta Manor)
- 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 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Weed Golf Club, Championship Course at Lake Shastina Golf Resort, and Mount Shasta Resort.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Trailer Lane RV Park, McBride Springs Campground, and Mount Shasta City Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Abundant Life Church-nazarene and Aglow International).
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.77% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,966, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,463, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,206, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,550 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $94,900 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,020 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $51,480 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 13.93%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Weed receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Weed has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Weed has a very sparse population density of 26.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Weed have a short daily commute time.
- Weed has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.87%.
Weed is a small city in the State of California. It is located within Siskiyou County. It has a total population of 6,630, with 20,301,672 inhabitants in the encompassing area. Those over the age of 55 comprise 34% of the community.
Weed has an average SeniorScore™ of 61. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $41,000 versus the average of $52,000 for the whole of California. The current unemployment rate is about 13.93% and the mean housing price is $300,000, which is much lower than the California average of $451,500.
Weed has extreme mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rainfall annually. Weed has a high rate of crime and average air quality in relation to other cities in the United States.