There are 16 assisted living facilities serving White Salmon, Washington. This includes 2 facilities in White Salmon and 14 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Washington range from $33 to $300, with an average cost running approximately $142. The monthly expense averages around $4,250 and ranges between $1,000 and $9,000. Yearly, the mean cost is around $51,000, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for White Salmon, Washington
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- White Salmon scores lower than the Washington average of 68.
- White Salmon 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 (Skyline Hospital).
- There are 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mt. View Foster Home, Inc., Hearts of Gold Caregivers, and Providence Down Manor.
- There is a very 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 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Husum Hills Golf Course, Carson Hot Springs Golf Course & Resort, and Hood River Golf & Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Bridge RV Park & Campground, Port Marina Park, and Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Husum Church of God).
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.15% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.72% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.30%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Washington has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,669, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,479, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,223, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $53,400 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $113,716 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $54,912 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.83%, which is high 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.
- White Salmon receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- White Salmon has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- White Salmon has a very sparse population density of 42.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of White Salmon have a short daily commute time.
- White Salmon has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.61%.
Located in Klickitat County, White Salmon is a small city in Washington. The surrounding metropolitan area has 5,380,824 inhabitants, but there are 6,146 living inside the city itself. The 55-and-over community currently makes up approximately 31% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for White Salmon is 67. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $48,000 (the Washington state average is $51,000). The median home price in White Salmon is $439,500, which is relatively higher than the Washington average of $325,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of around 9.83%.
White Salmon has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation each year. White Salmon has a lower than average rate of crime and very good air quality compared to other cities.