There are 9 assisted living facilities serving West Point, Nebraska. This includes 1 facility in West Point and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in Nebraska range from about $36 to $250 per day, with an average expense running about $110. The per month expense averages about $3,298 and ranges between $1,075 and $7,500. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $39,570, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for West Point, Nebraska
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- West Point scores lower than the Nebraska average of 74.
- West Point scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Francis Memorial Hospital).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including St. Joseph's Retirement Community, West Point Living Center, and Colonial Haven.
- There is a low 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 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Indian Trails Country Club, Oakland Golf Club, and Elkhorn Valley Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Dead Timber State Recreation Area).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Grace Lutheran Church, Church of Christ, and Beemer Community Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.91% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.60% 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%.
- Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $61,167, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,071, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,343, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,720 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,631 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,021 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,908 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.96%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- West Point receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- West Point has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- West Point has a very sparse population density of 25.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of West Point have a very short daily commute time.
- West Point has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.20%.
West Point is a small town in Nebraska. It is located within Cuming County. The surrounding statistical area has 576,149 people, but there are only 4,898 living within the city. About 33% of the local populace are over 55.
West Point has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The average household income is $51,000 versus the average of $50,000 for the whole of Nebraska. The current unemployment rate is approximately 1.96% and the average home price is $151,500, which is somewhat higher than the Nebraska average of $139,500.
West Point has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall each year. When compared to other cities in the United States, West Point has excellent air quality ratings.