There are 18 memory care communities serving Charleston, Illinois. This includes 3 communities in Charleston and 15 nearby. The average daily cost for dementia care in Illinois is around $184, with costs running between $51 and $314 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $5,517, with costs ranging from around $1,519 to $9,425. The average yearly cost is $66,198, which is higher than the nationwide average of $60,900.
Located in Coles County, Charleston is a small city in the State of Illinois. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,300,421 people, there are 25,594 residing in the city itself. Residents 55 and over compose 19% of the population.
Charleston has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's median household income is $33,000 ($20,000 per person), vs the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The median home price in Charleston is $153,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $187,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.43%.
Charleston has moderate average temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average amounts of rain each year. Charleston has a low rate of crime and average air quality in comparison to other cities.