There are 5 nursing homes serving Monte Vista, Colorado. This includes 2 in Monte Vista and 3 nearby. The mean cost / day for nursing home care in Colorado is $217, with costs running between $170 and $261 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $6,510, with costs ranging from around $5,100 to $7,830. The mean annual cost is $79,205, which is greater than the national average of $77,380.
Monte Vista is a small city in Rio Grande County within the State of Colorado. The encompassing statistical area contains 509,383 people, but there are 7,344 living in the city limits. Those who are over 55 represent approximately 28% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Monte Vista is 57. The city's mean household income is $37,000 ($18,000 per person), versus the average of $51,000 for the whole of Colorado. The mean home price in Monte Vista is $172,500, which is lower than the Colorado average of $318,000. Monte Vista has a high unemployment rate of around 12.94%.
Monte Vista has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. Monte Vista has a lower than average crime rate and excellent air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the United States.