There are 16 memory care communities serving Sterling, Illinois. This includes 3 communities in Sterling and 13 nearby. The costs per day of Alzheimers care in Illinois range from $51 up to $314, with a median cost running around $184. The monthly expense averages around $5,517 and ranges between $1,519 and $9,425. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $66,198, which is higher than the national average of $60,900.
Sterling is a small city in Whiteside County, Illinois. The city has a population of 21,934, with 1,300,421 residents in the encompassing area. The senior community currently makes up approximately 30% of the total population.
Sterling has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The average housing price in the city is $142,500, which is relatively less than the Illinois average of $187,500. Sterling has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.55%. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($24,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois.
Sterling has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. Sterling has a low crime rate and very poor air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.