There are 20 nursing homes serving Watseka, Illinois. This includes 3 in Watseka and 17 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Illinois range from about $115 up to $375 daily, with a median expense running around $170. The monthly cost averages about $5,100 and ranges between $3,450 and $11,250. Yearly, the median cost is about $62,050, which is under the national average of $77,380.
Located in Iroquois County, Watseka is a small city in the State of Illinois. Though the city is home to 7,190 people, the surrounding statistical area has a total population of 1,300,421. The 55-and-over community comprises about 34% of the overall population.
Watseka has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $37,000 versus an average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.31% and the mean housing price is $129,000, which is lower than the Illinois average of $187,500.
Watseka has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives average amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Watseka has a low crime rate and exceptional air quality.