There are 2 assisted living facilities in Wheatland, Wyoming. The median cost per day of assisted living in Wyoming is approximately $103, with costs running between $60 and $149 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,090, with costs ranging from around $1,800 up to $4,468. The median yearly cost is $37,080, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wheatland, Wyoming
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- Wheatland scores higher than the Wyoming average of 65.
- Wheatland 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 (Platte County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Platte County Memorial Hospital, Platte County Housing Authority, and Country Club Living.
- 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 78.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (Wheatland Golf Club).
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Palmer canyon, Mountain View Park, and Arrowhead RV Park.
- There are 18 churches in or near the city, including Pioneer Baptist Church, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Church of Nazarene.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.20% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.47% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wyoming has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $57,880, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,641, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,293, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $43,410 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $88,695 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,989 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 2.11%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Wheatland receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Wheatland has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Wheatland has a very sparse population density of 3.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wheatland have a very short daily commute time.
- Wheatland has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.54%.
Wheatland is a small city in Platte County within Wyoming. While the encompassing statistical area includes 311,480 inhabitants, there are 6,467 living within the city itself. Residents over the age of 55 represent approximately 38% of the total community.
Wheatland has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $47,000 (the Wyoming state average is $56,000). The average home price in Wheatland is $222,000, which is relatively lower than the Wyoming average of $267,000. The city also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 2.11%.
Wheatland has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Wheatland has a low rate of crime and excellent air quality ratings.