Senior Living in 55705 (Aurora, MN)

Surrounding zip codes: 55763, 55741, 55750, 55708, 55602, 55734, 55732, 55724, 55792, 55706

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SeniorScore™ Overview

55705 scores the same as the Aurora, MN average of 62.
55705 scores significantly lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
55705 scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There is 1 hospital nearby (Northern Pines Medical Center).
There is 1 senior living facility in the area (Essentia Health-Northern Pines Clinic (Aurora)).
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 2 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 4 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very high percent of seniors (38% of the total population).
There are 8 golf courses nearby, including Hoyt Lakes Municipal Golf Course, Eshquaguma Country Club, and Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort (The Legend Course at Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort).
There are 2 parks nearby (Embarrass Lake (1) Wayside Park and Cadotte Lake Campground).
There are 8 churches nearby, including Palo Congregational Church, St Mark\'s Lutheran Church, and Jehovah\'s Witnesses.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a very low number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a low number of movie theatres.
The area has a low number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.95% of total income, which is low compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 0.78% of total property value, which is low compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 7.38%, which is high compared to the national median.
Minnesota has a high average state income tax rate of 4.79%.
The area has an average household income of $56,706, which is in the top 53% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $48,166, which is in the top 48% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $26,792, which is in the top 33% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $45,690 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $96,042 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $18,957 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.03%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives low levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
55705 has a very sparse population density of 28.4 people per square mile.
Residents have a long daily commute time.
The area has a high public transportation ridership.
The area has a very high public school quality ranking.
The area has a high public school safety ranking.
This area has a high education attainment of 89.80%.