There are 13 independent living communities serving Brainerd, Minnesota. This includes 6 communities in Brainerd and 7 nearby. The mean cost / day for independent living in Minnesota is around $62, with costs running between $16 and $132 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,871, with costs ranging from around $476 to $3,960. The mean annual cost is $22,456, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Brainerd is a small city in Crow Wing County in the State of Minnesota. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,077,918 people, there are 29,439 within the city. Residents over 55 constitute around 27% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Brainerd is 68. The average home price in the city is $250,500, which is somewhat higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500. Brainerd has a high unemployment rate of about 9.69%. The city's average household income is $42,000 ($24,000 per capita), vs the average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota.
Brainerd has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and calm summers. The city gets ideal levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Brainerd has a higher than average rate of crime and good air quality ratings.