There are 20 nursing homes serving Emerson, Nebraska. This includes 1 in Emerson and 19 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Nebraska range from about $110 up to $381 per day, with a median expenditure running about $189. The per month expense averages roughly $5,670 and ranges between $3,300 and $11,430. Yearly, the average cost is about $69,076, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Emerson is a municipality in Dakota County within the State of Nebraska. It is part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. The encompassing metro area has 21,919 inhabitants, but there are just 1,286 residing in the city limits. Those who are over the age of 55 compose approximately 33% of the total population.
Emerson has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $50,000 (the Nebraska state average is $50,000). The current unemployment rate is about 3% and the median housing price is $115,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $139,500.
Emerson has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives optimal amounts of rain annually. Emerson has very good air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.