There are 19 independent living communities serving Godfrey, Illinois. This includes 5 communities in Godfrey and 14 nearby. Independent living costs in Illinois range from around $19 to $119 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $70. The per month expense averages around $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $25,109, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Godfrey can range between $1,006 per month and $4,675 per month. The median cost is about $2,019 per month, or about $24,222 annually.
Located within Madison County, Godfrey is a small city in the State of Illinois. It is included in the St. Louis metropolitan statistical area. While the city itself includes 16,494 residents, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a populace of 565,619. About 33% of the residents are 55 and over.
Godfrey has an outstanding SeniorScore™ of 81. The city's median household income is $55,000 ($29,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The median housing price in Godfrey is $211,500, which is higher than the state average of $187,500. Godfrey also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 6.48%.
Godfrey has moderate mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Godfrey has a low crime rate, very low air quality, and very good water quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.