There are 2 independent living communities serving Scottsbluff, Nebraska. This includes 1 community in Scottsbluff and 1 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Nebraska range from $20 up to $138, with a median expense running about $60. The per month expense averages about $1,813 and ranges between $591 and $4,125. Yearly, the mean cost is about $21,763, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Located in Scotts Bluff County, Scottsbluff is a small city in Nebraska. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 576,149 inhabitants, there are 17,999 living in the city itself. About 29% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Scottsbluff has a medium SeniorScore™ of 60. The city's mean household income is $38,000 ($21,000 per capita), vs an average of $50,000 for the state of Nebraska. The mean housing price in Scottsbluff is $78,000, which is much lower than the state average of $139,500. Scottsbluff has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.59%.
Scottsbluff has extreme average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets optimal levels of rain each year. Scottsbluff has an average crime rate and exceptional air quality ratings compared to other American cities.