There are 19 residential care homes serving Altoona, Wisconsin. This includes 2 in Altoona and 17 nearby. The daily costs for senior residential care in Wisconsin range from $23 to $244, with a median expenditure running around $96. The per month expense averages about $2,888 and ranges between $683 and $7,313. Annually, the mean cost is around $34,650, which is above the national average of $31,500.
The cost of residential care in Altoona generally ranges from about $2,213 per month all the way up to $4,433 per month. The average cost is $3,169 per month, or about $38,025 yearly.
Altoona is a small city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. It is part of the Eau Claire metro statistical area. While the city itself contains 7,039 inhabitants, the surrounding area contains a population of 126,056. Those who are over 55 compose approximately 27% of the total community.
Altoona has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 81. The city's median household income is $46,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $52,000 for the state of Wisconsin. The median home price in Altoona is $229,500, which is relatively less than the Wisconsin average of $234,000. The city has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.5%.
Altoona has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain annually. In comparison to other cities, Altoona has a very low rate of crime and above average air quality ratings.